Budget Analyst

Quick Facts

• Primary purpose: Budget analyst/resource advisor providing day-to-day budget and funding formulation, execution, and analysis.

Description

Serve as the functional point of contact for budget/financial issues. You will formulate, execute, and analyze budget estimates and financial plans, including monitoring obligations and expenditures against approved funding limitations. The role also includes safeguarding sensitive or classified budget-related information.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare budget estimates and financial plans (budget formulation).
• Monitor obligations incurred and actual expenditures; administer budget execution within approved funding limitations.
• Provide advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting; conduct analyses, reviews, and special studies.
• Use automated budget systems and computer-generated products to support budgeting/funding assignments.
• Safeguard classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Meet specialized experience requirements (at least 1 year at GS-07 or equivalent) or qualify through a master’s/graduate degree, LL.B./J.D. (as applicable), or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of budget formulation (forecast annual revenues/expenses; enter/adjust budget data in accepted formats).
• Knowledge of budget execution to confirm obligations/expenditures/allotments remain within approved funding limitations.
• Ability to use automated budgeting/data processing software programs.
• Skills to gather, assemble, and analyze source information (e.g., accounting reports, payroll records, work reports, inventory/supply data).
• Ability to prepare written forms, schedules, and reports on obligations and expenditures.
• Ability to make oral presentations and conduct budget-related training.
• Comply with the DoD Financial Management Level 1 certification program requirements.
• Submit transcripts if education is used to qualify (when transcripts are required).

Benefits

Employees receive a comprehensive federal benefits package for themselves and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on the type of position held.