Budget Analyst

This role involves dynamic budget management, analysis, and strategic financial planning for an organization, with responsibilities increasing with seniority. We are seeking candidates at the GS-9, GS-11, GS-12, or GS-13 levels.

• *Key Responsibilities (Varying by GS level):**
• **Budget Formulation & Execution:** Independently (GS-13) or with assistance (GS-9, GS-11, GS-12), develop and manage budgets to meet organizational needs.
• **Financial Analysis:** Conduct detailed reviews and analysis of budget information, identifying trends and potential issues.
• **Reporting & Presentation:** Prepare comprehensive budget justifications and effectively present findings to senior management.
• **Performance Integration (GS-13):** Integrate program performance and accountability data into the budget process to drive strategic decision-making.
• *Required Qualifications:**

Candidates must meet specific experience, education, or a combination thereof, along with time-in-grade requirements.

• *Specialized Experience:**
• **GS-13:** One year (52 weeks) at the GS-12 level, demonstrating independent budget execution, formulation, detailed analysis, presentation of justifications, and integration of performance data.
• **GS-12:** One year (52 weeks) at the GS-11 level, involving assistance in budget formulation/execution, detailed analysis, and preparing/presenting justifications.
• **GS-11:** One year (52 weeks) at the GS-09 level, focused on budget formulation and performing budget analysis.
• **GS-9:** One year (52 weeks) at the GS-07 level, assisting with budget review and analysis.
• *Education Substitution:**
• **For GS-11 & GS-13:** Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education; or an LL.M. (if related).
• **For GS-9:** Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education; or an LL.B. or J.D. (if related).
• **Combination:** A combination of education and experience may qualify if the total percentage of experience and education meets 100% of the requirements.
• *Time-In-Grade Requirements (for current Federal Employees):**
• GS-13: 52 weeks at GS-12.
• GS-12: 52 weeks at GS-11.
• GS-11: 52 weeks at GS-9.
• GS-9: 52 weeks at GS-7.
• *General Information:**

Experience can be gained in public, private, or volunteer sectors. Full-time work is equivalent to 52 weeks; part-time work is prorated. Federal employees on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.