Budget Analyst- Senior

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)•Chantilly, VA

1d•$143,913 - $187,093•Onsite

About The Position

For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s 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. The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes via a Continuous Announcement for consideration against current and future opportunities for Senior - Level Budget Analysts (GG-14), occupational series 0560. This is a full time position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
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
Knowledge of financial management budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulation, justify, and execute assigned budget in support of the mission, structure, goal, work processes, and programs of assigned activities/organizations and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments;
Demonstrated knowledge of the federal budget process to formulate budget estimates, develop and consolidate, or to edit budget justifications and reports;
Knowledgeable in the use of program analyses techniques to review program performance and plans for improvements;
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in budgeting, financial management, cost estimating, governmental program accounting, and to be well versed in writing and editing capabilities, and the use of judgement, logic, and analytical abilities.
Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum, “Merit Hiring Plan,” dated May 29, 2025, https://www.opm.gov/chcoc/latest-memos/merit-hiring-plan.pdf will not be eligible for consideration.
Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment.
Certain positions are deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a related occupation (Accounting, Business, Finance, etc.) is qualifying for this level and is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Manage/support a program, procurement, or major system acquisition with significant resources (e.g., a multi-million-dollar level of expenditures, et al.).
Serve as a Senior Budget Analyst with the authority and responsibility for directing and administering the budget activities to ensure optimal effectiveness, efficiency and utilization of program resources.
Develop budget estimates to support programs, by researching, compiling, and summarizing data required during the formulation of the annual budget.
Recommend, justify, and provide rationale for realignments/reallocation/reprogramming of funds to management to ensure adequate and efficient distribution of resources.
Provide analysis and oversight of expenditures to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial, fiscal, and auditing directives.
Perform the full range of supervisory/managerial functions.
Analyze and manage productivity, workload, and program accomplishment of subordinate team members.
Direct the development, and implementation of budgetary policies, plans, and procedures, evaluate policies and programs, to assess the impact of changes, trends, needs, and actions.
Perform the full range of supervisory/managerial functions.
Secure classified information in accordance with EO 13526 and adheres to the tenets of NRO Directive 80-3 and Diversity Management.