U.S Government

Budget Analyst

U.S Government$62K — $118K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience in budget formulation and approval processes
  • Strong analytical skills related to funding matters
  • Ability to prepare detailed reports and justifications
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance in budget management
  • Experience coordinating with program managers

Responsibilities

  • Validate accuracy of budget requests
  • Recommend and project accurate budget forecasts
  • Coordinate with program managers for budget justification
  • Ensure budget expenditures align with program goals
  • Develop tools for effective budget management
  • Monitor program expenditure of approved funds
  • Assess impact of budget execution policies

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverages
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Plans (401(a), 403(b), & 457(b))
  • 11 Paid Holidays per year
  • Telework options and Alternate Work Schedules
  • Educational Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Salary: $62,159.00 - $118,558.00 Annually
Location : Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-FI-GOC-0006
Department: Government Operations Cluster
Division: GOC-Office of Finance and Resource Management
Opening Date: 06/02/2026

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: June 16, 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). 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.

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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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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