Budget Analyst

Salary: $62,159.00 - $118,558.00 Annually
Location : Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-FI-GSC-0001
Department: Government Services Cluster
Division: GSC-DC Department of Environment
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Details
SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources
POSITION SERIES: DS-560
POSITION GRADE: DS-09/11/12
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: September 29, 2026
TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: DS-12
NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more
AGENCY:
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Government Services (GSC), Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). The incumbent will have responsibility for formulating, justifying, monitoring, and developing process improvement strategies for budgets within their assigned agency's department. Duties include, but are not limited to: validating the accuracy of budget requests; providing recommendations and accurate budget projections; coordinating with program managers and other financial personnel to provide sustainable justification for requests; ensuring that the budgets of assigned program operations are expended in a manner that achieves program goals, meets established criteria, and regulatory compliance; providing continuous oversight of the program's expenditure of approved funds; developing guidance and tools to make proper budgetary formulations, execution determinations, and planning decisions; and assessing the impact of revised budget execution policy and timetables. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of progressive experience performing duties related to the work of the position to be filled such as formulating, justifying, monitoring, coordinating and approving budget requests; and preparing reports, analysis, and justifications related to funding matters.

Specialized Experience

Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Additional Information
STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.
COVID-19 VACCINATION: The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.

HOW TO APPLY: All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application at (Resume may be attached). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form. All applications, transcripts, and supporting documents must be received by close of business (5:00 PM) on the closing date of the announcement or they will not be considered.
NOTE: It is imperative that all information on the employment application, resume and supporting documents be both accurate and truthful and is subject to verification. Misrepresentations of any kind may be grounds for disqualification for this position or termination.

JOB OFFERS: Official job offers are made only by the OCFO's Office of Human Resources.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contact you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE: An external applicant for a position in the OCFO who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia at the time of application, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant by completing the 'Residency Preference for Employment' form, , and uploading and attaching it to their employment application. To be granted preference, an applicant must: (1) be qualified for the position; and (2) submit a claim form at the time of application. Except for employees entitled by law to preference, preference will not be granted unless the claim is made at the time of application. This preference is only granted upon initial appointment.

WORKING CONDITION: Office Environment
The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package may include the following options:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverages
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Plans (401(a), 403(b) & 457(b))
• Group & Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Leave Accrual Options
• Family Leave Program
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance
• College Savings Plan
• Alternate Work Schedules (AWS)
• Telework

For additional details regarding benefits offered by the OCFO, please visit the OCFO's benefits webpage.
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Describe your experience of the budget development process including budget formulation and execution processes.
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Describe your experience performing financial data analysis and communicating results to stakeholder.
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Describe your ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure.
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