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Budget Analyst


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 121785 - 121785
Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located in the Budget Concepts Branch in the Budget Review Division of OMB. BCB working within the framework of laws passed by Congress and longstanding budget conventions provides the detailed structure in which the Federal budget process operates. BCB closely monitors changes in Federal budget laws and continually analyzes budget practices and data to ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.


Duties

As a Budget Analyst GS/14/15 your typical work assignments may include the following:

  • Provides technical advice and guidance on budgetary accounting and other budget execution related matters to other analysts at OMB and other Federal agencies.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert in technical consultations responding to inquiries from senior leaders and resolving complex issues related to the intersection of budget structures execution and concepts.
  • Serves as a contact within OMB and for staff at other Federal agencies for issues related to budget concepts and budgetary accounting.
  • Advises senior leadership on inter-agency challenges opportunities and best practices presenting integrated solutions to address complex and unique budgetary accounting and execution scenarios.
  • Works with management officials budget analysts accountants financial analysts information resources management staff and others in performance of duties.
  • Integrates budget and financial reporting to ensure financial reporting is consistent with budget concepts and supports budget data.
  • Identifies and resolves discrepancies or gaps in financial data and reporting providing recommendations for process improvements and ensuring data integrity.
  • Develops disseminates and communicates standardized operating procedures and technical reference materials to support consistent interpretation and application of complex Government wide budgeting and execution requirements.
  • Coordinates and performs comprehensive reviews to ensure Federal obligations and expenditures are reported in accordance OMB Circular A-11 and the Department of the Treasury Treasury Financial Manual (TFM) including established guidelines in the Government-wide Treasury Adjusted Trial Balance System (GTAS).
  • Supports the technical accuracy of the data underlying the annual Presidents Budget Appendix.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with stakeholders at OMB the Department of the Treasury and across the Federal Government supporting shared goals in budget execution and reporting.
  • Supports and guides the budget execution components of inter-agency agreements ensuring clarity and compliance with budget execution rules and concepts.
  • Analyzes the form and content of apportionment requests and reports relating to budgetary status.
  • Delivers training sessions workshops and targeted briefings to enhance the technical proficiency of program managers analysts and administrative staff in budget execution budget concepts and financial management processes.
  • Provides training and consultation in budget concepts and budgetary accounting within OMB and to other Federal agency budget analysts and accountants.
  • Recommends budgetary treatment consistent with sound budget concepts and scoring rules.
  • Ensures that the conceptual framework underlying the Federal budget stays up to date as the budget landscape evolves.
  • Analyzes historical and current financial data to identify trends anomalies or inconsistencies in budget data and present potential Government-wide solutions where problems are discovered.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national
  • Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31 1959.
  • Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
  • This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.
  • More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates 1) Collecting analyzing or interpreting budgetary financial or program data to support the formulation justification or execution of Federal budgets 2) Applying U.S. Standard General Ledger guidance particularly budgetary accounting in support of budget execution reporting requirements issued by OMB or the Department of the Treasury 3) Coordinating apportionments or other budget execution activities consistent with guidance provided by OMB or the Department of the Treasury on budget or related matters and 4) Communicating analytical findings verbally and in writing including preparing briefing materials reports or responses for senior staff.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates 1) Developing or providing in-depth analysis of budgetary financial or program data to support the formulation justification or execution of Federal budgets with stakeholders and/or subject matter experts 2) Collaborating to influence U.S. Standard General Ledger guidance particularly budgetary accounting in support of budget execution reporting requirements issued by OMB or the Department of the Treasury 3) Advising senior management officials on apportionments or other budget execution activities for high-profile complicated programs consistent with guidance provided by OMB or the Department of the Treasury on budget or related matters and 4) Communicating analytical findings verbally and in writing including preparing briefing materials reports or presentations to senior leadership.

You may qualify at the GS-15 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates 1) Leading analysis of budgetary financial or program data to support the formulation justification or execution of Federal budgets with interdisciplinary teams stakeholders and/or subject matter experts 2) Collaborating to influence or leading a team using U.S. Standard General Ledger guidance particularly budgetary accounting in support of budget execution reporting requirements issued by OMB or the Department of the Treasury 3) Implementing actions coordinated with senior management officials on apportionments or other budget execution activities of high-profile complicated programs consistent with guidance provided by OMB or Department of the Treasury on budget or related matters with OMB or the Department of the Treasury officials and 4) Communicating high-impact ideas alternative solutions and/or recommendations with clarity both verbally and in writing to interdisciplinary teams stakeholders subject matter experts and/or senior leadership.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Additional information

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Category Rating Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice.

**Notice more than one selection can be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate if more vacancies occur.

Vacancies will be filled through OPMs Direct Hire Authority. Veterans preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Applications received as a result of job fairs recruitment events and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the direct-hire authority. For more information on OPMs authorization of Direct Hire Authority please visit: born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement:

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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.

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