Budget Analyst
Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
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Job Summary
This vacancy announcement is open to Bureau of Reclamation employees only.
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Budget Analyst. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty Location: Salt Lake City Utah
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinate development of future-year budget formulation and justification providing guidance and timelines for budget submittals.
- Monitor assigned projects/programs during the execution year. Monitors reviews and reconcile commitments obligations annual projections reimbursable orders etc. identify fund utilization and recommend adjustments when necessary.
- Assures that obligations incurred are in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.
- Prepares a variety of reports analyzing the status of funds commitments and obligations derived from automated accounting systems as required by regulation.
- Supports year-end closeout activities and other financial activities as assigned.
- Coordinate assigned budget data calls and prepare recommended responses to internal management departmental OMB Congressional or other external budget inquiries as assigned.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.QualificationsQualifications:
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/04/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees 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.Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
In order to qualify for the GS-12 grade level your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience equivalent in complexity and difficulty to the GS-11 grade level.
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.
Specialized Experience for GS-11: Plans and completes complex projects supporting regional budget formulation allocation execution and financial management. Conducts special studies and manages data systems that support financial analysis and reporting. Supports annual operating budget planning by gathering data determining priorities with program leadership and preparing budget justifications. Coordinates budget development and execution for a multi-year multi-billion-dollar program; reviews submissions to ensure compliance with regulatory policy and strategic requirements.EducationThis position does not allow substituting education for experience.
Additional informationAdditional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
All DOI employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here DOI Ethics Prohibitions U.S. Department of the Interior.
The duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.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.
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.
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.
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