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14 results for Business Analyst in Columbia, MD

Financial Analyst
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Large and rapidly growing construction and engineering firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team. This is a newly created position for an organization that has a strong history of promoting from within and providing a terrific culture, professional growth and competitive compensation packages resulting in long tenure within the team. The Financial Analyst will be based out of the corporate HQ in Tysons Corner.</p><p><br></p><p>Core Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>Project Cost Control</p><p>Collaborate with project management team to create accurate budgets and manpower forecast for multi-year construction projects.</p><p>Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget to actual variance analysis weekly, identifying and eliminating root cause for variances.</p><p>Establish accurate cash flow forecast to ensure the project is cash positive for the duration.</p><p>Ensure accurate and timely complex multi-million-dollar billing submission on monthly basis.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Procurement Planning</p><p>Lead procurement planning effort for the project. Work closely with project management team to develop detailed procurement plan for the project after award ensuring compliance and logistics are included.</p><p>Help project team procure the job according to plan.</p><p>Perform monthly analysis of actual bought vs. plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Work Breakdown Structure:</p><p>Assist project management team in establishing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) at the time of award.</p><p>Assist with maintenance of WBS responsibilities at the project level.</p><p>Ensure WBS is maintained throughout the project duration.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Controls:</p><p>Assist project team with monthly financial forms including providing cost analysis with explanation for variances, ensure acceptable justification for variances and help in preparation of monthly financials for review.</p><p><br></p><p>Please apply directly to this posting or contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting, via LinkedIn</p>
  • 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic organization to hire a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> who will play a key role in <strong>budgeting</strong>, <strong>forecasting</strong>, and <strong>financial modeling</strong> for a diverse <strong>real estate portfolio</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys providing actionable insights to senior leadership. The hiring manager is fantastic and having placed multiple people in this group over the years, the feedback has always been terrific. People stay and are promoted often multiple times.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate <strong>annual operating budgets</strong> and <strong>quarterly forecasts</strong> for assigned properties</li><li>Collaborate with <strong>accounting</strong> and <strong>operations teams</strong> on monthly and quarterly close processes</li><li>Develop and maintain <strong>financial models</strong> to support <strong>strategic initiatives</strong>, <strong>capital projects</strong>, and <strong>investment decisions</strong></li><li>Analyze <strong>performance trends</strong>, identify <strong>risks and opportunities</strong>, and provide recommendations to management</li><li>Prepare and present reports on <strong>revenue</strong>, <strong>NOI</strong>, <strong>occupancy</strong>, and other key metrics</li><li>Support <strong>asset management</strong> with <strong>lease and capital alternative modeling</strong></li><li>Drive <strong>P&amp;L forecasting</strong> and <strong>performance reporting</strong> at property and portfolio levels</li><li>Participate in organizational projects and <strong>ad-hoc analysis</strong> as needed</li></ul><p>If you’re ready to make an impact in a growing organization, <strong>apply today or contact Jim Meade at Robert Half</strong>.</p>
  • 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Manassas, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Large and rapidly growing design build firm is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team. This is a newly created position for an organization that has a strong history of promoting from within and providing a terrific culture, professional growth and competitive compensation packages resulting in long tenure within the team. The Senior Financial Analyst will be based out of a satellite location in Manassas, VA with future growth opportunities at the corporate HQ in Tysons Corner.</p><p><br></p><p>Core Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>Project Cost Control</p><p>Collaborate with project management team to create accurate budgets and manpower forecast for multi-year construction projects.</p><p>Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget to actual variance analysis weekly, identifying and eliminating root cause for variances.</p><p>Establish accurate cash flow forecast to ensure the project is cash positive for the duration.</p><p>Ensure accurate and timely complex multi-million-dollar billing submission on monthly basis.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Procurement Planning</p><p>Lead procurement planning effort for the project. Work closely with project management team to develop detailed procurement plan for the project after award ensuring compliance and logistics are included.</p><p>Help project team procure the job according to plan.</p><p>Perform monthly analysis of actual bought vs. plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Controls:</p><p>Assist project team with monthly financial forms including providing cost analysis with explanation for variances, ensure acceptable justification for variances and help in preparation of monthly financials for review.</p><p><br></p><p>Please apply directly to this posting or contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting, via LinkedIn</p>
  • 2026-02-11T00:00:00Z
Billing Analyst
  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 24.88 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Billing Analyst for a contract position in Hunt Valley, Maryland. In this critical role, you will support accurate and timely processing of invoices, efficient project setup, and comprehensive financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, practical billing experience, and proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Set up and manage new projects, contracts, tasks, and revisions, including transfers of hours and expenses.</li><li>Accurately enter and update sub-consultant invoices in the accounting system.</li><li>Review and resolve discrepancies in sub-consultant and joint venture invoices by partnering closely with project managers.</li><li>Analyze and resolve inspector timesheet and expense report issues, ensuring full compliance with company policies.</li><li>Develop and maintain spreadsheets to track project invoicing, work-in-progress, and lump sum analyses.</li><li>Monitor and assist in maintaining the financial health of projects to align with company objectives.</li><li>Provide billing support and financial reporting for management, responding efficiently to billing-related inquiries.</li><li>Serve as a backup for processing employee timesheets regarding job costing and payroll.</li><li>Perform additional duties as needed to contribute to the overall accounting and billing functions.</li></ul><p>If you have a keen attention to detail and relevant accounting experience, along with Deltek Vantagepoint or Vision proficiency, we encourage you to apply.</p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst/Manager
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst/Manager to join our team in Tysons, Virginia. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing financial operations and ensuring the accuracy of project cost controls and billing processes. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver timely financial insights and maintain the integrity of financial records. This is an in-office position with an organization that is exploding with growth and offers interesting and challenging work, professional growth, terrific environment and an attractive total compensation package.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and monitor accurate budgets and manpower forecasts for multi-year programs in collaboration with project managers.</p><p>• Analyze indirect costs weekly, providing variance analysis and recommendations to address discrepancies.</p><p>• Create and maintain cash flow forecasts to ensure projects remain cash-positive, making adjustments as necessary.</p><p>• Prepare and submit complex monthly billing, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.</p><p>• Track contract reconciliations and change orders to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Generate ad-hoc reports for project managers and executives to support decision-making.</p><p>• Conduct monthly project reviews to evaluate financial performance and address variances.</p><p>• Assist project teams in preparing and reviewing monthly financial forms, ensuring explanations for any variances are documented.</p><p>• Lead procurement planning efforts, collaborating with teams to establish detailed procurement plans and monitor adherence.</p><p>• Manage order entry and work order creation in relevant systems to support service operations and ensure timely scheduling.</p>
  • 2026-02-06T00:00:00Z
Budget Analyst
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 36.49 - 40.24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Budget Analyst to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland, on a Contract to permanent basis. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and monitoring a variety of budgets, including departmental, grant, program, and development budgets. This position requires strong analytical abilities, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and proficiency in financial reporting tools and software.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage annual budgets for various programs and initiatives, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Conduct analyses of financial documents to assess impacts on budgets and operations.</p><p>• Monitor income and expenditures, identify areas of concern, and recommend budget modifications as needed.</p><p>• Prepare and submit required forms, invoices, and supporting documentation for assigned areas.</p><p>• Analyze performance indicators, such as vacancy and utilization rates, to evaluate program efficiency.</p><p>• Forecast financial positions for assigned programs and provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Review requisitions and personnel forms to confirm proper allocation of costs and available funding.</p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Budget Analyst
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.49 - 42.24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Budget Analyst to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a critical role in preparing, analyzing, and managing budgets. This role requires strong analytical abilities, proficiency in accounting principles, and expertise in creating detailed reports and narratives to support financial decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines.</p><p>• Conduct budget reviews and modifications and resolving discrepancies as needed.</p><p>• Monitor program expenditures, analyze financial performance indicators, and report areas of concern.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts based on budget analysis results.</p><p>• Analyze performance measures, assisting staff with adjustments and ensuring alignment with financial operations.</p>
  • 2026-02-26T00:00:00Z
Operations Analyst
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for an Operations Analyst to join their team in Baltimore, Maryland. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset and a detail-oriented approach to financial reporting and operational analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple departments, including finance, sales, and operations, and contribute to our dynamic and collaborative culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze financial data to create dashboards, forecasts, and sales performance reports that support business decisions.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel techniques to manage and interpret large datasets effectively.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance, sales, and operations teams to address cross-functional challenges and improve processes.</p><p>• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements.</p><p>• Maintain clear and precise communication with stakeholders across various departments.</p><p>• Assist in the development and refinement of performance metrics and reporting standards.</p><p>• Adapt to a fast-paced environment by managing multiple priorities and responsibilities.</p><p>• Support the implementation or transition to new systems, including Microsoft Dynamics and other related platforms.</p><p>• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting and analysis tasks.</p><p>• Contribute to a positive and engaging workplace culture while driving continuous improvement.</p>
  • 2026-02-10T00:00:00Z
IT Financial Analyst
  • Vienna, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>New opportunity looking for an IT Financial Analyst in the Technology industry. This opportunity offers excellent compensation, benefits, strong work/life balance, and excellent work culture! Come apply now!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The IT Financial Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations of a complex, technology‑driven organization. This position serves as the primary financial partner to the IT department, managing budgets, analyzing spend, forecasting resource needs, and ensuring accurate reporting of both OPEX and CAPEX. The ideal candidate has experience supporting IT financial planning, tracking software licenses and renewals, partnering with procurement, and managing financial aspects of technology initiatives.</p><p>This is a highly analytical role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to influence decision-making across IT, procurement, finance, engineering, and project management teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Support IT financial planning by managing budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing monitoring of both operating (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) expenditures.</p><p>Work closely with IT leadership, finance, procurement, and project teams to analyze technology spend and ensure alignment with approved budgets and business priorities.</p><p>Track and report financial activity related to software, hardware, cloud services, and other technology investments.</p><p>Assist in managing software licensing costs, renewals, and vendor agreements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and cost effectiveness.</p><p>Analyze financial performance across IT initiatives, preparing variance analysis, trend reporting, and recommendations for cost optimization.</p><p>Prepare and deliver recurring financial reports and insights to IT and senior leadership.</p><p>Support financial reviews, business cases, and tracking of project cost‑benefit outcomes.</p><p>Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and management reports supporting IT operations and financial decision‑making.</p><p>Participate in efforts to enhance financial processes, reporting accuracy, and resource utilization within the technology function.</p><p>Assist with audit‑related requirements, compliance activities, and other financial governance needs.</p><p>Contribute to cross‑functional initiatives and financial improvement projects as assigned.</p>
  • 2026-02-10T00:00:00Z
FP&A Analyst
  • Falls Church, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in Falls Church is seeking a talented FP&amp;A analyst to join their team on a contract basis.</p>
  • 2026-02-27T00:00:00Z
Data Engineer
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60 - 75 USD / Hourly
  • <p>As a Data Engineer at Robert Half, you will be the backbone of our data-driven decision-making process. You aren&#39;t just &quot;moving data&quot;; you are architecting the flow of information that powers our localized market analytics and global recruitment engines. In the DC market, this often involves handling high-compliance data environments and integrating cutting-edge AI frameworks into traditional ETL workflows.</p>
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
Data Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60 - 75 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Since it’s 2026, the Data Engineering landscape in DC has shifted heavily toward <strong>Cloud-Native architectures</strong> and <strong>GenAI-ready pipelines</strong>. Robert Half typically recruits for both their internal corporate teams and their high-end consulting arm (Protiviti).</p><p>Here is a tailored job description based on current 2026 market standards and Robert Half’s specific hiring trends in the District.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Title: Data Engineer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – Downtown DC Office)</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Contract-to-Hire</p><p>Role Overview</p><p>As a Data Engineer at Robert Half, you will be the backbone of our data-driven decision-making process. You aren&#39;t just &quot;moving data&quot;; you are architecting the flow of information that powers our localized market analytics and global recruitment engines. In the DC market, this often involves handling high-compliance data environments and integrating cutting-edge AI frameworks into traditional ETL workflows.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
Data Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions to support data and analytics initiatives. This is a long-term contract position, offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop, test, and maintain robust data pipelines and engineering solutions to support analytics and integrate new data sources.<br>• Collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and external vendors to evaluate and implement reliable, scalable, and secure technologies.<br>• Create efficient, automated processes to handle repetitive data management tasks.<br>• Conduct targeted data manipulation and analysis across diverse datasets.<br>• Implement advanced security measures within data warehouses and analytics platforms to counter evolving threats.<br>• Document technical processes and solutions to ensure seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing.<br>• Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure scalability and reliability.<br>• Stay updated on emerging data engineering trends and incorporate them into workflows.
  • 2026-03-04T00:00:00Z
Sr. Financial Analyst
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Sr. Financial Analyst to join our team in Tysons, Virginia. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial operations for large-scale, multi-year construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting, ensuring the projects remain financially sound and meet organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop accurate budgets and manpower forecasts for multi-year construction projects in collaboration with project management teams.<br>• Monitor indirect costs through weekly budget-to-actual analyses, identifying variances and implementing corrective measures.<br>• Create and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts to ensure projects remain cash-positive throughout their duration.<br>• Lead the submission of complex cost-plus billing on a monthly basis with precision and timeliness.<br>• Collaborate with project teams to establish detailed procurement plans, ensuring compliance and logistics are considered.<br>• Conduct monthly evaluations of procurement progress, comparing actual purchases against planned targets and justifying necessary adjustments.<br>• Assist in the creation and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures to ensure project-level responsibilities are well-defined and consistently upheld.<br>• Support project teams by preparing monthly financial reports, providing cost analyses, and addressing variances with suitable explanations.<br>• Facilitate management reviews by helping project teams with financial documentation and variance analysis.<br>• Ensure all financial processes align with organizational standards and project requirements.
  • 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z