Budget Analyst (GS-0560)

Quick Facts

• Role: Budget Analyst (GS-0560)

Description

Performs routine and moderately complex budget analysis functions supporting the Army National Guard across budget formulation, presentation-enactment, and budget execution. Assists with budget estimates and justifications, interprets OMB directives, reviews budget submissions for accuracy and compliance, monitors budget execution, and recommends reprogramming of funds as needed. Provides program analysis of actual expenditures versus planned utilization and prepares budget-related reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of budget estimates and justifications
• Interpret OMB directives and circulars; advise program managers
• Review bureau and office budget submissions for reasonableness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and guidelines
• Monitor budget execution and recommend reprogramming of funds
• Analyze actual expenditures versus planned utilization; evaluate fund availability and adjust allocations as needed
• Review expenditure of assigned appropriations and reimbursement/transfer allocations; allocate funds based on estimates and projections
• Review, edit, and consolidate annual and multi-year budget estimates into a consolidated budget request
• Prepare narrative justifications and projected funding needs; ensure data is formally and accurately documented
• Provide year-end closeout analytical guidance to ensure proper, legal, and full utilization
• Draft and prepare budget-related reports, letters, responses to inquiries, and other documentation using software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and plotting tools
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Federal employment suitability determined by background investigation; must obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance (minimum: completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment)
• Successfully complete a 2-year probationary period
• Participation in direct deposit (mandatory)
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers
• Complete required training in fiscal disciplines: Fiscal Law, RMIC, COR, AFCOS
• May be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles for temporary duty assignments

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent—contact the hiring agency for specific benefits.