Summary

This position serves as a Lead Budget Analyst in the Justice Management Division, Budget Staff, Working Capital Fund Group, located in Washington, DC. The Budget Staff has principal departmental responsibility for the development, direction, and execution of Department-wide program budget operations; funds control; planning and conduct program budget review efforts throughout the Department to assist top level officials in the assessment of objectives and efficiency.

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities for a Lead Budget Analyst, GS-0560-14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, recommend, interpret or implement budgetary financial policies for the DOJ's Working Capital Fund (WCF).
• Provide expert advice to managers, customers, and WCF providers on all phases of the budget program.
• Oversee the development and justification of WCF operating plans as well as the ongoing execution of those resources.
• Make recommendations and provides technical assistance on budget levels for WCF providers and customers.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period. See "Additional Information" for specific details.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Lead Budget Analyst, at GS-0560-14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: Advising program official and/or budget analysts on budget formulation actions; Recommending approval or disapproval of requests for apportionments, allotments, or other funding requests; Analyzing budget execution activity and/or trends; AND Preparing narrative justifications for projected funding needs.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 09/09/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 09/09/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Somefederal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

1) your performance and conduct;

2) the needs and interests of the agency;

3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.