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Budget Officer


Job Location:

Aberdeen, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 106437 - 106437
Posted: 15 October 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Budget Officer providing leadership and supervision of the Budget Services Branch and managing the formulation execution analysis control and reporting of budgetary resources to ensure effective stewardship of funds and compliance with applicable fiscal laws regulations policies and IHS requirements.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7 2025 in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).


Duties

  • Manages day-to-day Budget Services Branch operations for budget formulation operating plan review budget execution issuance of allowances account balancing and funds-status reporting to ensure budgetary resources are accurately recorded and controlled.
  • Maintains accountability for recurring and non-recurring Advice of Allowances by appropriation allowance fund value budget activity/program and location; reconciles balances to Advice of Allotment and supporting financial reports.
  • Analyzes budgetary accounts and performs periodic reconciliations between budget and accounting records to identify variances over-obligations unsupported balances or other funds control issues and initiates corrective action.
  • Develops and updates local budget procedures methods internal controls and operating guidance to implement applicable appropriation law budget policy and financial-management requirements

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
    ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
    U.S. Citizenship is required
    Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

    This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

    A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

    Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

    Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

    Background Investigation Requirement:

    This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

    A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

    Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

    Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

    Financial Suitability Requirement:

    This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

    Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

    Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

    Qualifications

    To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

    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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Prepares budget estimates supporting schedules and funding documentation that align organizational requirements; Produces and validates financial statements funds-status reports schedules subsidiary records and management analyses; Develops and updates local budget procedures methods internal controls and operating guidance to implement applicable appropriation law budget policy and financial-management requirements; Plans and assigns work to subordinate employees based on priorities workload employee capabilities and established deadlines; monitors progress and adjusts assignments to achieve required results

    Time In Grade
    Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

    You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

    Education

    There are no education requirements.

    Additional information

    Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. ( Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

    This position is ineligible for the Bargaining Unit.

    Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 1 year service agreement will be required.

    You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.
    As part of the application process you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.

    1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government
    2. In this role how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness
    3. In this role you will be expected to professionally and efficiently implement executive direction. Provide an example where you implemented leadership direction on a strategy or policy decision that differed from your own recommendation.
    4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional academic or personal achievements

    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.


    Required Experience:

    Unclear Seniority