Federal Budget Analyst (Remote AI Evaluation Contract)

Welcome to Jobtacular! We connect top-tier domain practitioners directly with frontier AI labs. We are on the hunt for a sharp, detail-oriented Federal Budget Analyst (Remote AI Evaluation Contract) ($60 - $85/hour) to assist with benchmarking and human evaluation. If you have deep experience in Budget Administration, Budget Execution, Financial Management Analysis, Technical Competency, this flexible engagement gives you the freedom to set your own hours while earning top-market hourly rates.

The Role & What You'll Tackle

Role Title:

Federal Budget Analyst

Role Type:

Contractor

Location:

Remote, US only

the partner network is engaging Federal Budget Analysts to contribute to a customer's project focused on budget formulation and execution within the federal sector. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

The Role & What You'll Tackle

1. Create realistic training examples of federal budget justification materials, including narratives, exhibits, and supporting analyses.
2. Write sample responses to OMB passback with clear, well-supported analysis, and annotate the reasoning behind each choice.
3. Document mid-year reprogramming scenarios, noting which actions require higher-level approval and how they stay consistent with spend plans.
4. Build worked examples that compare actual expenditures against planned obligations, evaluate fund availability, and explain variances.
5. Walk through year-end closeout step by step, including reconciliation with accounting records and resolution of discrepancies.
6. Write guidance on funding types, budget changes, and compliance requirements, drawing on how experienced analysts advise program managers.
7. Produce templates, process walkthroughs, and annotated examples that capture how federal budget work is actually done.
8. Review AI-generated budget content for accuracy, realism, and compliance, and explain what is wrong or missing so it can be corrected.

Your Background & Core Strengths

1. 5+ years of federal budget experience at about the GS-11/12 level or higher, in GS-0560, 0501, 0510, or comparable roles.
2. Experience with budget formulation, execution, and funds control.
3. Experience with OMB submissions, reprogramming, and year-end closeout.
4. Familiarity with federal accounting and budget execution systems.
5. Financial management certification (DoD FM, CGFM, or similar) a plus.

Rate, Schedule & Why You'll Love It

This contract position is offered at $60 - $85/hour with immediate onboarding upon approval. Work 100% remotely from the United States, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Ireland. Candidates are evaluated on verified subject matter mastery. Select Apply Now below to access the official candidate assessment portal directly.