O*NET-SOC 13-2031.00

Budget Analysts

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.Core3394
Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.Core3398
Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.Core3401
Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.Core3405
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.Core3402
Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.Core3399
Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.Core3396
Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.Core3395
Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.Core3404
Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets.Supplemental3406
Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods.Core3403
Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.Core3397
Seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits.Core3400

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 56 examples in 18 categories, 11 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Adaptive Planning
Budgeting, forecasting, and planning software
Business performance management BPM software
Everest Software Advanced
Extensity MPC
FRx Software Microsoft Forecaster
IBM Cognos Planning
Lilly Software Associates VISUAL Enterprise
Microsoft Dynamics GP
NetSuite NetERP
Open Systems TRAVERSE
Oracle Hyperion
Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise
Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
OutlookSoft
Revelwood
Sage Active Planner
Sage ERP Accpac
Sage MAS 200 ERP
Sage MAS 90 ERP
SAP Business One
SAP softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Financial analysis software

Budget monitoring systems
Financial reporting software
Microsoft FRx
Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Oracle Performance Management Suites
Satori Group proCube

Development environment software

Business Objects Data Integrator
Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology

Accounting software

Deltek Costpoint
Fund accounting software
Hyperion Enterprise

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Graphics or photo imaging software

Graphics software

Human resources software

Human resources management system HRMS
Ultimate Software UltiPro Workplace

Business intelligence and data analysis software

IBM Cognos Business Intelligence
Microsoft Power BIHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot TechnologyIn Demand
Online analytical processing OLAP software
Relational database software
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
SAP Crystal Xcelsius

Document management software

Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

Microsoft Visual Basic.NET

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand

Time accounting software

Payroll software
Time and attendance software
Valiant Vantage

Data base reporting software

SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports

Analytical or scientific software

Statistical software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

Gather financial records.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Processing Information

Verify accuracy of financial information.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze budgetary or accounting data.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Analyze business or financial data.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 66 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Replaces 3
- Augments 55
- Supports 2
- Informs 6
- Manusclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Csv data summarizerclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Agent trading predictorruvnet/ruflo1,254 installsReplaces
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Warn
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- us-stock-analysistradermonty/claude-trading-skills5,633 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Warn
  Snyk Warn
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- business-analytics-reporterailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills2,221 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Establish organizational guidelines or policies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others on financial matters.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill1 of 10

Distinct tools66

Level mix

Replaces 3
Augments 55
Supports 2
Informs 6

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.