Budget Analyst

Position summary

Budget formulation and guidance

• Advises program and line managers on budget estimates and budget request formulation.
• Reviews budgetary and program requirements for compliance with agency policies and congressional intent.
• Advises on estimate adjustments for mid-year and fall reviews and checks initial submissions against planning guidance and fiscal targets.
• Develops budgetary and procedural guidance and summary charts highlighting budget-request issues for decision-makers.

Budget execution and analysis

• Participates in fund distribution and reviews assigned areas through planning, apportionment, and allotment.
• Assists with guidance for monthly budget operating plan preparation and submission.
• Reviews operating plans for policy alignment and assesses workload, obligations, and outlay data.
• Tracks trends, recommends adjustments, reviews actual obligations and outlays, and investigates deviations from plans and objectives.
• Prepares monthly trend analyses, historical analyses, special studies, and reports, including studies of facility business lines and ancillary accounts.

Preferred experience

• Extensive experience overseeing financial activities for a government or academic research program is preferred.
• Experience with grants, budgets, and related financial planning and administrative functions is preferred.

Schedule and work conditions

• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Work is primarily sedentary using a computer and standard office equipment; occasional walking, standing, meetings, conferences, and carrying light items may be required.

Conditions of employment

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• A resume, transcripts, application, questionnaire, and online assessment are required.
• The position is subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• The description lists Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959, and other pre-employment onboarding and identification requirements.