Budget Analyst

Join our team as a senior Financial Management professional, contributing to high-level budget formulation, execution, and legislative financial policy within the Department of Defense.

• *Key Responsibilities & Experience:**
• Expertise in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Familiarity with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congressional budget processes.
• Applying legislative and policy guidance to budget programs.
• Financial experience in one or more of: Military Personnel, Operation & Maintenance, Acquisition (Procurement, RDT&E), Military Construction, or Family Housing.
• **For GS-15 candidates:**

* Ensuring budget formulation and execution align with objectives and authorities. * Formulating and recommending budget requirements. * Serving as a subject matter expert for Congressional budget input.

• *Required Qualifications:**
• **DoD Financial Management Certification:** Obtain Level 3 certification within two years of entry.

* *Alternatively*, hold one of the following active professional certifications: CDFM, CGFM, CISA, CMA, or CPA.

• **Time-in-Grade (Federal Applicants):**

* GS-14: Minimum 52 weeks at GS-13 or higher. * GS-15: Minimum 52 weeks at GS-14 or higher.

• **Specialized Experience:**

* **GS-14:** One year of experience equivalent to GS-13. * **GS-15:** One year of experience equivalent to GS-14. * *Experience must cover the responsibilities listed above.*

• **Competencies:** Demonstrated ability in Budget Execution, Budget Concepts, Policies, Principles, and Financial Management.