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Cornerstone Defense

Cyber Budget Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$110 - $140K/hr

Cyber Budget Analyst Location: Arlington & Alexandria, VA Compensation Range: $110 -$140K ... Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space ...

ARSERVICES

Budget Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

With deep expertise supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and other ... The Budget Analyst will support PPBE documentation (including POM and budget exhibits), evaluate ...

ARServices

Budget Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

With deep expertise supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and other ... The Budget Analyst will support PPBE documentation (including POM and budget exhibits), evaluate ...

ARSERVICES

Budget Analyst

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

ARServices partners with defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies to solve complex ... The Budget Analyst will support overall financial management of R&D programs, including spend plan ...

ARServices

Budget Analyst

Reston, VA · On-site

ARServices partners with defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies to solve complex ... The Budget Analyst will support overall financial management of R&D programs, including spend plan ...

ARServices

Budget Analyst

Albuquerque, NM

ARServices partners with defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies to solve complex ... The Budget Analyst will support overall financial management of R&D programs, including spend plan ...

ARServices

Budget Analyst

Reston, VA · On-site

ARServices partners with defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies to solve complex ... The Budget Analyst will support overall financial management of R&D programs, including spend plan ...

Tecolote Research

Budget Analyst

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Develop, integrate, and analyze budget information through all phases of the Planning, Programming ... Monthly Acquisition Report, Selected Acquisition Report, Defense Acquisition Executive Summary)

ARServices

Budget Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA

With deep expertise supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and other ... The Budget Analyst will support PPBE documentation (including POM and budget exhibits), evaluate ...

Arslimited

Budget Analyst

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

ARServices partners with defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies to solve complex ... The Budget Analyst will support overall financial management of R&D programs, including spend plan ...

Astrion

Acquisition/Budget Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Overview Budget Analyst LOCATION: Huntsville, AL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Secret Astrion is ... Must have working knowledge of DoD Instruction 7000.14-R, "Department of Defense Financial Policy ...

ARServices

Budget Analyst

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

ARServices partners with defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies to solve complex ... The Budget Analyst will support overall financial management of R&D programs, including spend plan ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for defense budget analyst in the United States is $81,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Internship - Defense Budget Analysis Program (Fall 2026)

Washington, DC • On-site

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research • 51 - 200 employees
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Internship

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

The CSIS Defense Budget Analysis Program is seeking an intern to support its research and administrative needs. The Defense Budget Analysis Program explores trends in the overall defense budget, military readiness, force structure, defense acquisitions, and military compensation in a broader effort to assess the alignment of the country's defense strategy and its resources.

The hired candidate will be paid hourly, commensurate with experience. 

Essential duties and responsibilities 

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following 

RESEARCH AND WRITING (70%) 

  • Conduct literature reviews, and compile and analyze data for ongoing research projects;
  • Provide other research, writing, and editing support for various reports and documents;
  • Support written products through background research, copy-editing, and editing citations as necessary;
  • Collaborate with and support multiple staff members on different research projects on topics including U.S. and international defense spending, defense acquisition and the industrial base, military force structure, and security cooperation. 

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (30%) 

  • Assist in preparation for meetings, private and public events, and conferences; 
  • Tracking relevant legislation and public announcements in the defense funding sector; 
  • Perform ad hoc requests and other duties as necessary in support of staff members. 

Knowledge, education, and experience 

  • Either currently enrolled in a master's or Ph.D. program; or has recently graduated with a B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. or equivalent; 
  • Interest or experience analyzing U.S. and/or international defense budgets, defense acquisition and the industrial base, or national security; 
  • Excellent record in an academic or research environment; 
  • Strong writing, organizational, communication, and time management skills; 
  • Ability to work independently; 
  • Preference for applicants with statistical and quantitative analysis skills; 
  • Mandarin language skills are a plus, though not required. 
  • Eligible to work in the United States. 

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