Budget Analyst

01Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/27/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience and resume must reflect 3 of the 4 following: Performs budget and financial management functions, including analysis of annual and multi-year funding requirements. Uses financial systems, databases, and reporting tools to monitor budgets, track fund availability, and prepare reports and presentations. Supports financial assistance activities, including grants and cooperative agreements administration and oversight.

Provides budget guidance, financial recommendations, and planning support to develop and manage annual operating plans. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

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.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Provides expert guidance on budget and financial management matters. Develops and implements financial plans, policies, and funding strategies. Analyzes budgets, workload data, legislative requirements, and financial reports to recommend fund allocations. Monitors budget execution and recommends adjustments to financial plans and program funding.

Establishes and oversees budget processes, financial controls, and management control systems. Evaluates and improves financial planning, performance tracking, and reporting systems. Supervises staff and ensures compliance with EEO, Merit System Principles, safety, ethics, conduct, performance management, and hiring regulations.