Budget Analyst

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Budget Analyst for a position in Portland, OR. This Budget Analyst position is in the Budget Operations (FAB) organization within Financial Planning & Analysis (FA) of Finance (F) organization at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This position will provide budget support, tracking, and cost analyses withing Finance and for other organizations at BPA. The position will also provide budget support (e.g., transfers, accrual reports) under the guidance of the Budget Operations manager. This position will support the FA Managers and Budget Liaisons in executing and administering program actions, directly impacting the realization of the program goals. This position may also coordinate or complete special projects of similar scope and size to support process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for tracking and reporting program budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.
• Maintain reporting of program budgets, expenditures, transfers, carryovers, and balances.
• Ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) of work products conform to agency and Finance program policy.
• Resolve discrepancies/errors with external partners; escalate issues to Budget Liaison or Manager as needed.
• Document administrative activities in accordance with appropriate regulations and input into relevant systems.
• Take corrective action for budget or transfer errors and escalate discrepancies to the manager.
• Provide periodic updates, reports, and analyses required for budget management.
• Participate in team meetings and provide data, analysis, and reporting on budget topics.
• Support Budget Liaisons in understanding reports and systems within Finance.
• Communicate and support stakeholders and colleagues.
• Provide updates on budget forecasts and accrual estimates during departmental budget meetings.
• Guide team members and customers in utilizing forms, database fields, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives, including cost analysis and process improvements.
• Draft departmental budget management processes and documentation.
• Match appropriations for programs and assist in budget adjustments.
• Consult with managers to develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing reports comparing budgeted to actual costs.
• Verify the accuracy of financial information and gather financial records.
• Draft financial documents, reports, and budget analyses as requested.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or Business Mathematics or a closely-related technical field is preferred. 
• With an applicable Bachelor’s Degree, 6 years of experience is required.
• With an applicable Associate’s Degree, 8 years of experience is required.
• Without a degree, 10+ years of experience is required.
• Experience must include providing budget reporting, budget analysis and providing budget preparation assistance in a budget or financial analyst capacity.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Working experience in general data entry and input of data into computer systems or databases.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $53.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.