Budget Analyst

The duties and responsibilities for a Budget Analyst, GS-9 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Formulate, compile, and develop budget estimates for assigned activities missions, functions, and operations. Prepare estimates of future requirements for a specific operating program. Analyze, evaluate, recommend, and revise annual and supplemental budget requests. Review component budgetary exhibits, apportionments, and monthly execution documents (SF-133).

To qualify for the position of Budget Analyst, GS-0560-9 you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade.

To be eligible for the Pathways Recent Graduate program you must be: A recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, technical degree, or certificate from a qualifying educational institution or completed a qualifying career or technical education program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential (such as a Registered Apprenticeship Program or Job Corps). -OR- Preference eligible veterans who have been precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their two-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty.

Eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed six years after degree or certificate completion. You MUST submit a copy of the DD-214 showing the duration and dates of service that precluded you from applying due to the military service obligation.

AND Specialize Experience: For the GS-09, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Reviewing financial data and/or budget reports; Assisting with formulating justifications for requested funds.

OR Education: A master's degree (or equivalent graduate degree such as a L.L.B./J.D.) or two (2) academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for a GS-09. Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/29/2026. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.