BUDGET ANALYST

Join a federal agency in a critical financial management role, overseeing budget formulation and execution. This position supports financial operations and advises leadership on fiscal matters. Key Responsibilities: For GS-12: * Establish and track financial goals, timetables, and budget milestones. * Advise management on fund status, availability, obligations, and expenses using SAP and CBP financial systems. * Develop and maintain budget-related products, including spreadsheets. * Implement solutions for budget issues in compliance with government regulations. For GS-13: * Direct annual and multi-year appropriations, allotments, and fund transfers. * Provide expert budget process advice to management and field staff, recommending plan changes. * Develop strategies for presenting budget requests, adhering to appropriations laws and agency policy. * Interpret and assess the impact of new legislation on budget formulation and execution. * Prepare comprehensive financial reports, studies, and correspondence. Qualifications & Requirements: Experience: * GS-12: Minimum 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, focusing on financial goal setting, fund advising, budget product development, and regulatory compliance. * GS-13: Minimum 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, focusing on directing appropriations, providing expert budget advice, strategy development, and legislative interpretation. * All qualifying experience, including paid and unpaid/volunteer work, will be credited. Your resume must explicitly detail how you meet these requirements. General Requirements: * Time in Grade: Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. * Background Investigation: Successful completion of a thorough background investigation, including criminal history and drug use screening. * Residency: Must have physically resided in the U.S. or its protectorates for at least 3 of the last 5 years, unless eligible for an exception (e.g., U.S. government service). * Probationary Period: New federal employees will serve a one-year probationary period.