Budget Analyst

Leads agency budget formulation and justification, serving as technical authority. Develops estimates, interprets legislation, resolves competing requirements, and creates methods to forecast long-range funding needs.

Evaluates and revises budget requests, recommending approval or modification. Consolidates agency submissions into balanced multi-year estimates and advises managers on preparing accurate, compliant budget justifications.

Establishes agency budget policy and guidance aligned with leadership direction. Reviews and interprets financial laws and regulations, recommending policies and ensuring consistent implementation across the organization.

Leads discussions with directors and staff on financial controls, reports, and data needs. Engages senior leadership on issues affecting agency financial operations and provides expert recommendations to support decision-making.

For the GS-14: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which includes demonstrated experience in leading the formulation, analysis, and justification of an agency-wide budget; reviewing and developing budget submissions; forecasting funding needs; recommending resource allocations; interpreting legislative and regulatory budget requirements and changes; developing budget policies and procedures; consolidating multi-year estimates; and providing expert guidance to senior leadership on budget concerns and financial obligations.

Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 14 level.

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.