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Budget Analyst-Full Performance (Fort Belvoir, VA)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Fort Belvoir, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 102415 - 158322
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
6 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
17 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
WE ARE THE NRO
For sixty years the NRO has developed acquired launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for Americas advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance content on the planet.
Learn more at .
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
Where You Will Work
The position is assigned to Business Plans & Operations (BPO) Directorate and is matrixed to the Management Services and Operations (MS&O) Directorate within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The Budget Analyst will be assigned to the Aerospace Data Facility East (ADF-E) team to support two complex organizations responsible for NRO satellites operations and worldwide facility operations. ADF-E is located in Fort Belvoir VA.
Officer responsibilities will cover a wide range of multi-disciplinary activities within financial management to include analysis of financial reports execution of current year budgets coordination of funding actions development of inputs to the Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS) and Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) entering and validating program financial data in various tools and preparation and presentation of financial briefings for management. A significant part of the budget is executed via contracts and thus the incumbent must work closely with COTRs and Contracting Officers while analyzing funding requirements and spend plans. The officer will report to the ADF-E Lead Budget Analyst and support the provision of financial budgetary and contractual support to Site management engineers and COTRs as well as point of contacts across NRO budget and contract offices.
In addition the officer may provide support to include source selections award fee inputs and budget execution. Some travel to CONUS locations may be required.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Non-Supervisor Budget Analyst GG-13 occupational series 0560. More information on the occupational series can be viewed on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website.
This is a full-time position that is open until filled.
Who May Apply
What You Will Be Doing
Performs or advises on work in any of the phases or systems of budget administration. The work is concerned with the performance of functions such as formulation of budget and cost estimates to support plans programs and activities including presenting and defending budget estimates before authorities and oversight.
Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum Merit Hiring Plan dated May 29 2025 will not be eligible for consideration. For more information regarding resume writing see Guidance for Applicants on 2-Page Resume and visit the Resume Help Center.
Other Information
FORT BELVOIR VA
Telework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location(s).
Salary
2026 Salary Range for the Washington DC Area:
Hiring Incentives
The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at managements discretion.
Trial Period
All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
Veterans Preference
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25 Vol 2005 DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC you must submit documents verifying your eligibility upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job the work environment or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
Privacy Act Notice
Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): We use this information to determine qualifications for employment. This is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Read more about the Privacy Act of 1974.
For sixty years the NRO has developed acquired launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for Americas advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance content on the planet.
Learn more at .
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
- You must be a U.S. Citizen
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
- You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
- You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations
Where You Will Work
The position is assigned to Business Plans & Operations (BPO) Directorate and is matrixed to the Management Services and Operations (MS&O) Directorate within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The Budget Analyst will be assigned to the Aerospace Data Facility East (ADF-E) team to support two complex organizations responsible for NRO satellites operations and worldwide facility operations. ADF-E is located in Fort Belvoir VA.
Officer responsibilities will cover a wide range of multi-disciplinary activities within financial management to include analysis of financial reports execution of current year budgets coordination of funding actions development of inputs to the Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS) and Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) entering and validating program financial data in various tools and preparation and presentation of financial briefings for management. A significant part of the budget is executed via contracts and thus the incumbent must work closely with COTRs and Contracting Officers while analyzing funding requirements and spend plans. The officer will report to the ADF-E Lead Budget Analyst and support the provision of financial budgetary and contractual support to Site management engineers and COTRs as well as point of contacts across NRO budget and contract offices.
In addition the officer may provide support to include source selections award fee inputs and budget execution. Some travel to CONUS locations may be required.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Non-Supervisor Budget Analyst GG-13 occupational series 0560. More information on the occupational series can be viewed on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website.
This is a full-time position that is open until filled.
Who May Apply
- This position is open to the public.
- Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated in this announcement. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current Federal government employees. If selected for the position Federal government employees will transition laterally at their current grade level and step.
- Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.
- The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.
- This position MAY qualify for the appointment of a reemployed federal annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.
What You Will Be Doing
Performs or advises on work in any of the phases or systems of budget administration. The work is concerned with the performance of functions such as formulation of budget and cost estimates to support plans programs and activities including presenting and defending budget estimates before authorities and oversight.
- Analyzes and recommends costs and benefits of alternative methods of financial management of organizations programs and administrative operations utilizing various quantitative methodologies.
- Provides budgetary management analysis oversight of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with budget financial fiscal and auditing services.
- Coordinates and develops final budget and program products for complex projects and resolves controversial issues by working in close coordination with analysts and functional area subject matter experts.
- Reviews program requirements and develops/reviews spend plans for accuracy and completeness. Identifies and conveys resource trade-offs within and among competing programs and provides senior management with resource alternatives.
- Draft and reviews funding documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable organizational policies and instructions. Maintains appropriate internal controls to minimize data inaccuracy and/or for the unauthorized use of funding.
Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum Merit Hiring Plan dated May 29 2025 will not be eligible for consideration. For more information regarding resume writing see Guidance for Applicants on 2-Page Resume and visit the Resume Help Center.
Other Information
- Overtime Statement: MAY be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and/or holidays.
- Travel Statement: MAY be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
- Financial Disclosure: MAY be required to file an OGE Form 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) coded positions: If selected for a DAWIA coded position the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. Individual shall maintain at a minimum 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system. DAWIA requirements may be located at the Defense Acquisition University website.
- Geographic Mobility Agreement: MAY be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness and/or career development.
- Information Assurance (IA): Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment.
- Emergency Essential: Certain positions MAY be deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.
FORT BELVOIR VA
Telework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location(s).
Salary
2026 Salary Range for the Washington DC Area:
- GG-12: $102415 - $133142
- GG-13:$121785 - $158322
Hiring Incentives
The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at managements discretion.
Trial Period
All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
Veterans Preference
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25 Vol 2005 DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC you must submit documents verifying your eligibility upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job the work environment or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
- An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits such as details training and office-sponsored events.
Privacy Act Notice
Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): We use this information to determine qualifications for employment. This is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Read more about the Privacy Act of 1974.
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Manager
About Company
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) helps the US practice the first rule of warfare: Know thine enemy. Called the "nation's eyes and ears in space," the Department of Defense agency designs, builds, and operates US reconnaissance satellites for the Central Intelligence Agency and ... View more
