[Core] [55% incumbents] Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
  DWAs: Advise others on financial matters.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
  DWAs: Analyze budgetary or accounting data.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of financial information.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
  DWAs: Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
  DWAs: Analyze business or financial data.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits.
  DWAs: Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets.
  DWAs: Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
  DWAs: Analyze budgetary or accounting data.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
  DWAs: Gather financial records. | Analyze budgetary or accounting data.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
  DWAs: Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. | Advise others on financial matters.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
  DWAs: Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
  DWAs: Establish organizational guidelines or policies.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods.
  DWAs: Analyze business or financial data.

[EMERGING:New] Communicate financial reports and budgets to stakeholders.

[EMERGING:New] Submit and monitor salary raises.

--- SKILLS ---
  Mathematics (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Economics and Accounting (imp:4.42 lvl:5.11) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mathematics (imp:4.03 lvl:4.52) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  English Language (imp:3.93 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:3.74 lvl:4.37) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.36 lvl:4.35) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.25 lvl:3.80) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Law and Government (imp:2.92 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Education and Training (imp:2.62 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.24 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.19 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Production and Processing (imp:1.98 lvl:1.68) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Communications and Media (imp:1.87 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.58) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Psychology (imp:1.51 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.42 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Telecommunications (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Design (imp:1.32 lvl:0.51) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Geography (imp:1.31 lvl:0.87) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.31) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Transportation (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.23) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Foreign Language (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Physics (imp:1.11) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Building and Construction (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Biology (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Depth Perception (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.48 lvl:3.81) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Getting Information (imp:4.47 lvl:4.79) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Processing Information (imp:4.44 lvl:4.84) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.23 lvl:5.18) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.01 lvl:4.77) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.99 lvl:5.34) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.83 lvl:3.73) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.82 lvl:3.97) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.81 lvl:5.04) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.78 lvl:3.74) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.71 lvl:4.77) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.43 lvl:4.62) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.37 lvl:3.71) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.35 lvl:3.93) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.22 lvl:3.76) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.15 lvl:3.02) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.94 lvl:2.67) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.90 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.86 lvl:3.44) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.81 lvl:2.47) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.68 lvl:2.92) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.94) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.51 lvl:2.65) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.43 lvl:2.95) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.40 lvl:1.67) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.39 lvl:2.50) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.38 lvl:2.04) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.28 lvl:2.17) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.12 lvl:2.34) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.11 lvl:1.81) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.01 lvl:1.51) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.94 lvl:1.32) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.89 lvl:1.57) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.69 lvl:0.94) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.68 lvl:1.35) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.62) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.56 lvl:0.78) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.45) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.44) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.35 lvl:0.50) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.32) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.36) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.17) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.01) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cautiousness (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.77) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.44) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance (imp:1.43) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:1.43) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.38) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Cooperation (imp:1.08) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Adaptability (imp:0.91) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.88) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.79) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:0.63) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.56) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.52) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:0.40) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.09) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 47,160
  annual_median    : $91,640
  annual_pct10     : $62,250
  annual_pct25     : $75,320
  annual_pct75     : $114,220
  annual_pct90     : $136,660
  annual_mean      : $96,370
  hourly_median    : $44.06

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($124,590)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($50,560)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.464x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   23,850  median: $  94,520
  Educational Services                     emp:    6,210  median: $  79,910
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    4,330  median: $ 101,850
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    3,380  median: $  96,210
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    2,280  median: $  87,120
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,820  median: $  95,080
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,210  median: $  84,320
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    1,100  median: $  94,220
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      470  median: $ 104,820
  Information                              emp:      430  median: $  99,530

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (18 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   23,850  median: $  94,520
  Educational Services                     emp:    6,210  median: $  79,910
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    4,330  median: $ 101,850
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    3,380  median: $  96,210
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    2,280  median: $  87,120
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,820  median: $  95,080
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,210  median: $  84,320
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    1,100  median: $  94,220
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      470  median: $ 104,820
  Information                              emp:      430  median: $  99,530

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A business analyst (BA) is a person who processes, interprets and documents business processes, products, services and software through analysis of data. The role of a business analyst is to ensure business efficiency increases through their knowledge of both IT and business function.
Some tasks of a business analyst include creating detailed business analysis, budgeting and forecasting, business strategizing, planning and monitoring, variance analysis, pricing, reporting and defining business requirements for stakeholders. The business analyst role is applicable to four key areas/levels of business functions – operational, project, enterprise and competitive focuses. Each of these areas of business analysis have a significant impact on business performance, and assist in enhancing profitability and efficiency in all stages of the business process, and across all business functions.


== Role ==
Business analysis has been defined as "a disciplined approach for introducing change to organization" through management, processing, and interpretation of data in order to "identify and define the solution that will maximize the value delivered by an organization to its stakeholders".
A business analyst's job description tends to include "creating detailed business analysis, outlining problems, opportunities and solutions for a business, budgeting and forecasting, planning and monitoring, variance and analysis, pricing, reporting, and defining business requirements and reporting back to stakeholders".
Business analysts are involved in various business activities. Some areas in which business analysts can have an important role are in financial analysis, quality assurance, training, business policy and procedures, market analysis, organizational development and solution testing. More specifically, business analysts analyze collected data to derive meaningful insights for the business. This can then be used to improve business performance through identifying areas for potential growth, cost reduction, understanding customer behavior, and observing economic trends and forecasts, and then reacting appropriately.
Successful business analysts should influence the business environment by providing reliable guidance in decision making for the future through observing data which reflects the behavior of the business in the past. Business analysts are essential at all levels of a business, as both tactical and strategic planning require analysts who help with "incremental improvements to products, business processes, and application".
Business analysts have an increasing need to provide a business with sustainable solutions. The Business Analyst "plays a key role in making sustainable choices, providing direction to business and influencing demand for specific technologies". Business analysis practices have the opportunity to use business data in a positive way, which can lead to the transition of a sustainable world.


== Areas of business analysis ==


=== Business focuses ===
Due to wide range of applications of business analysts, there are specific areas in which they can function. Kathleen B. Haas describes the requirement of business analysts in four areas of business – operations focus, project focus, enterprise focus, and competitive focus.

Operations focus – business analysts are able to use big data to analyze the way in which a business's operations are impacting the ability of the business to generate business value. Business analysts add value to the operational level of a business by enabling efficiency to be maximized through cost cuts, investing in better equipment, improving employee efficiency, and increasing production of popular products.
Project focus – when a business analyst takes charge of a project, areas that are historically overlooked are more likely to be considered carefully. The business analyst has an essential role in projects, which includes "integrating strategic planning with portfolio planning for Information Systems and technology", inclusion of the possible effects of business decisions on future performance, and the use of modelling tools to demonstrate the "as-is" and "to-be" business to all employees across various levels of the business.
Enterprise focus – a business analyst who works in this area of a business helps to "optimize development of innovative solutions" through the use of technology. Activities involved in an enterprise-focused business analyst's job include building current and future business architecture, conducting analyses of opportunities, problems and feasibility, proposing new projects to build solutions, validating forecasts and assumptions being made, conducting solution assessments and validation, comparing planned and actual results of business plans.
Competitive focus – the competitive environment is analyzed by business analysts "in order to develop a meaningful strategy" for all areas of a business. One of the main functions of business which this is relevant in is marketing. By observing consumer behavior when interacting with a business's products and the products of its competitors, as well as the distinctiveness of brands in the consumer space, information about substitutability and product performance can be determined.


=== Specific business analyst roles ===
Business analyst skills can be applied to a variety of roles within business processes.

Business analyst
Business systems analyst
Systems analyst
Requirements engineer
Process analyst
Product analyst
Product manager
Product owner
Enterprise analyst
Business architect
Management consultant
Business intelligence analyst
Data scientist
Customer Relationship Management
Business analysts can also work in areas relating to project management, product management, software development, quality assurance and interaction design.


== Skills and qualifications ==


=== Skills ===
Oral and written communication skills
Facilitation, and interpersonal and consultative skills
Analytical thinking and problem solving
Being detail-oriented and capable of delivering a high level accuracy
Organizational skills
Knowledge of business structure
Stakeholder analysis
Requirements engineering
Cost benefit analysis
Processes modelling
Understanding of networks, databases and other technology
These skills are a combination of hard skills and soft skills. A business analyst should have knowledge in IT and/or business, but the combination of both of these fields is what makes a business analyst such a valuable asset to the business environment. As a minimum standard, a business analyst should have a "general understanding of how systems, products and tools work" in the business environment.
Some IT employees may transfer from the area of IT into a business analyst role, as their skills are often applicable in both.
There are broader categorized skill sets which business analysts require in the work place.

Mediation - business analysts are a useful "liaison support role" between business professionals and IT professionals in the workplace. The business analyst role is an overlap of these two professions, and therefore the business analyst plays an essential role in communication and understanding between these two groups.
Requirements elicitation - this refers to "analyzing and gathering the needs of both computer-based systems as well as the business". Successful requirements elicitation can help to improve and eliminate quality and defective requirements respectively at an early point in the product lifecycle, and can therefore minimize wastage and maximize business success simultaneously.
Solution designer - business analysts can contribute to the design of business functions and processes through the analysis of past performance and certain areas for improvement.
Business modelling - forecasting, modelling and analyzing current and future business performance, functions and processes are essential to the business analyst role. These skills enable the busines

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  Extract: A financial analyst is a professional undertaking financial analysis for external or internal clients as a core feature of the job. The role may specifically be titled securities analyst, research analyst, equity analyst, investment analyst, or ratings analyst. The job title is a broad one:
In banki

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Budget Analysts examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance while analyzing budgeting and accounting reports to guide organizational financial decisions. They provide technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation across government agencies, educational institutions, and private organizations. With a median annual wage of $91,640 (BLS OEWS May 2025), these professionals serve as critical financial gatekeepers who ensure resources are allocated efficiently and in accordance with established procedures.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Budget Analysts spend their days working with computers to analyze departmental budgets, reviewing operating budgets to identify trends affecting future funding needs, and examining budget estimates for accuracy and regulatory compliance. They prepare regular and special budget reports, match program-specific appropriations with broader funding categories, and compile accounting records to determine financial resource requirements for program implementation. Communication is central to their role as they provide advice and technical assistance to departments, testify before fund-granting authorities to promote proposed budgets, and summarize budget recommendations for approval or disapproval of funding requests. They also seek opportunities to improve efficiency and increase organizational profits through detailed financial analysis.

WHO THRIVES:
Budget Analysts excel when they possess strong mathematical reasoning abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and high dependability in their work approach. The role demands individuals who are naturally conventional and enterprising (RIASEC: C:7.00, E:4.91), meaning they thrive on structured processes, systematic analysis, and influencing financial decisions within organizations. Critical thinking and analytical skills are essential as they must process complex financial information, evaluate compliance with standards, and make sound judgments about resource allocation. Successful budget analysts demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with supervisors, peers, and stakeholders while maintaining integrity in handling sensitive financial data.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Budget Analysts enter the field with a bachelor's degree (77.5% of practitioners), typically in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration, given the role's emphasis on Economics and Accounting knowledge (importance: 4.4, level: 5.1). The position requires considerable preparation (Job Zone 4), indicating that substantial on-the-job training and experience development are necessary to reach full competency. Entry-level positions often begin in government agencies, educational institutions, or professional services firms where new analysts can develop expertise in budget procedures, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis under supervision.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Budget Analysts typically advance to senior analyst positions, budget management roles, or transition into broader financial management careers such as Financial Managers (11-3031.00) or Treasurers and Controllers (11-3031.01). Their expertise in financial resource management and systems analysis creates pathways into specialized roles like Financial Examiners (13-2061.00) or Compensation and Benefits Managers (11-3111.00). Many experienced budget analysts leverage their deep understanding of organizational finance to move into executive-level positions where budget oversight and strategic financial planning become primary responsibilities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Budget Analysts enjoy stable employment with 47,160 positions nationwide and a median annual wage of $91,640, ranging from $62,250 to $136,660 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Government employment dominates the field with 23,850 positions in federal, state, and local government agencies, followed by educational services (6,210 employed) and professional services (4,330 employed). Geographic wage variation is significant, with the District of Columbia offering the highest median salary at $124,590 compared to Puerto Rico's $50,560, representing a 2.46x differential. The concentration of positions in government sectors provides employment stability, though budget constraints in public agencies can impact job growth.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Budget Analysts face moderate automation risk as many of their core activities involve data processing and computational analysis that software tools increasingly handle. However, their work activities requiring evaluating information for compliance with standards, communicating with stakeholders, and providing expert judgment on budget recommendations remain difficult to automate. The emerging emphasis on stakeholder communication and salary monitoring suggests the role is evolving toward more strategic, relationship-based functions that leverage human expertise in interpretation and decision-making.

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    data: O*NET declared Primary-Short relationship
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