U.S Government

Budget Analyst

U.S Government$62K — $118K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in budget formulation and oversight.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and justification.
  • Ability to coordinate with financial personnel and program managers.
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance in budgetary practices.
  • Experience with process improvement strategies in finance.

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and justify budgets for the assigned department.
  • Monitor and assess program expenditure against budget goals.
  • Validate accuracy of budget requests and provide recommendations.
  • Coordinate with program managers for sustainable budget justifications.
  • Develop tools and guidance for budget formulation and execution.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.
  • Evaluate the impact of revised budget policies on operations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and supplemental insurance options.
  • Multiple retirement plans (401K, 403(b), 457(b)).
  • Short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Generous leave accrual options and family leave program.
  • 11 paid holidays annually and employee assistance program.
  • Educational assistance and commuter benefits available.
Full Job Description
Salary: $62,159.00 - $118,558.00 Annually
Location : Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-FI-GOC-0001
Department: Government Operations Cluster
Division: GOC-Office of Finance and Resource Management
Opening Date: 03/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Details
SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources (OHR)
POSITION SERIES: DS- 560
POSITION GRADE: DS-09/11/12
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: March 20, 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 Operations Cluster (GOC), Office of Finance and Resource Management (OFRM) and DC Public Libraries (DCPL). 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.

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 (401K, 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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About U.S Government

The United States Government is the federal government of the United States, a republic in North America. The government is composed of three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The government is responsible for the administration of public policy and the enforcement of laws. The government is funded through a combination of taxes, fees, and borrowing. The government employs more than 21 million people, making it one of the largest employers in the world.
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