Budget Analyst

Quick Facts

• Role: Budget Analyst (resource advisor/budget analyst)

Description

Serve as a functional point of contact for day-to-day budget/financial issues, supporting the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of the organization’s budget and funding requirements. Perform budget formulation, monitor obligations and actual expenditures, and provide budgeting guidance and analyses using automated budget systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare budget estimates and financial plans

• Monitor obligations incurred and actual expenditures of funds

• Provide advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting; conduct analyses and special studies

• Identify and refer budget reprogramming actions requiring higher-echelon approval

• Use automated budget systems and computer-generated products for budgeting/funding assignments

• Safeguard classified or sensitive budget-related information and files

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

• Males must be registered for Selective Service

• Maintain current certifications

• Comply with Financial Management Level 1 certification program requirements

• Meet specialized experience requirements (GS-07 equivalent) or qualify via graduate education or a qualifying combination (submit transcripts)

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.