What do they do?
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Also known as:
Budget Analyst, Budget and Policy Analyst, Budget Coordinator, Budget Officer, Budget Planning Analyst, Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Financial Services Officer, Fiscal Analyst, Fiscal Budget Analyst
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| College Name | Scaled Score | College Raptor Ranking | Students | % of School | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of Notre Dame | 100 | 13 | 341 | 15.2 % | $62,171 | |
 Boston College | 95 | 43 | 284 | 12.4 % | $62,614 | |
 Villanova University | 95 | 63 | 311 | 17.5 % | $63,482 | |
 Bentley University | 94 | 80 | 436 | 45.5 % | $63,309 | |
 Georgetown University | 94 | 30 | 239 | 12.9 % | $57,324 | |
 Tulane University of Louisiana | 93 | 76 | 279 | 13.6 % | $56,357 | |
 Southern Methodist University | 92 | 111 | 387 | 19.9 % | $57,092 | |
 Fordham University | 92 | 104 | 341 | 16.0 % | $62,373 | |
 Fairfield University | 91 | 109 | 310 | 26.8 % | $69,162 | |
 Santa Clara University | 91 | 66 | 232 | 15.6 % | $61,717 |
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| College Name | Scaled Score | College Raptor Ranking | Students | % of School | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | 100 | 13 | 341 | 15.2 % | $62,171 | |
| Bentley University | 95 | 80 | 436 | 45.5 % | $63,309 | |
| Villanova University | 95 | 63 | 311 | 17.5 % | $63,482 | |
| Boston College | 95 | 43 | 284 | 12.4 % | $62,614 | |
| Georgetown University | 95 | 30 | 239 | 12.9 % | $57,324 | |
| Southern Methodist University | 93 | 111 | 387 | 19.9 % | $57,092 | |
| Fordham University | 93 | 104 | 341 | 16.0 % | $62,373 | |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | 93 | 76 | 279 | 13.6 % | $56,357 | |
| Fairfield University | 92 | 109 | 310 | 26.8 % | $69,162 | |
| Santa Clara University | 92 | 66 | 232 | 15.6 % | $61,717 |
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People in this career often have these skills:
- Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
People in this career often know a lot about:
- Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
People in this career often have talent in:
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
- Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
- Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
People in this career often do these activities:
- Analyze budgetary or accounting data.
- Advise others on financial matters.
- Gather financial records.
- Verify accuracy of financial information.
- Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
- Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
- Establish organizational guidelines or policies.
- Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
- Analyze business or financial data.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
This page includes data from:
Career data: O*NET 29.3 Database
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Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics
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