Summary

This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy. As a Budget Analyst, you will provide expertise in the analysis of a variety of DOE budgetary operations and functions.

Duties

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As a Budget Analyst, you will:

• Develop, write, and present multi-million dollar budget requests and funding justifications for complex, agency-wide programs.
• Analyze, edit, and combine budget estimates and resource requests from subordinate offices to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with agency goals.
• Oversee the allocation of funds, prepare official requests for apportionments or supplemental funding, and track expenditures to prevent over- or under-spending.
• Audit financial transactions, obligations, and disbursements to ensure full compliance with federal laws, legal guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert recommendations and strategic options to program managers and senior executives regarding budget adjustments, legislative changes, and policy impacts.
• Provide expert guidance for all travel related issues ensuring that all aspects of booked travel adhere to all government travel regulations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
• Occasional Travel may be required.
• At the GS14 grade level: You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 3 of the following:

1. Manage and track budget execution by auditing financial transactions, analyzing spending rates, and ensuring expenditures remain within authorized funding limits.
2. Research and analyze financial data to identify trends, project future funding needs, and resolve funding discrepancies across multiple accounting or financial database systems.
3. Develop, write, and justify multi-million dollar budget requests, cost estimates, or financial plans for programs, projects, or organizational divisions.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.