Budget Analyst- Senior

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)•Chantilly, VA

12d•$143,913 - $187,093•Onsite

About The Position

The NRO is collecting resumes through a continuous announcement for current and future Senior-Level Budget Analyst opportunities (GG-14), occupational series 0560. This is a full-time position in Chantilly, Virginia, supporting programs, procurements, or major system acquisitions involving significant resources. The Senior Budget Analyst directs and administers budget activities to promote effective, efficient use of program resources and may perform supervisory and managerial duties. A resume may also be considered for other positions matching the applicant’s skills and experience. The role involves formulating and defending multi-year budgets for reconnaissance satellite systems and supporting the NRO’s space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission. The position requires applying federal budget and financial-management expertise to estimate, justify, execute, and oversee program funds. The incumbent may be required to work outside normal duty hours, travel on temporary duty, and meet security, certification, training, and mobility requirements. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance are required. Pre-employment and periodic drug testing and polygraph examinations apply. The advertised 2026 Washington, DC-area salary range for GG-14 is $143,913–$187,093. Hiring incentives may be offered at management’s discretion. New DCIPS employees must serve a two-year trial period.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field, such as accounting, business, or finance, or qualifying experience; there is no substitution of education for experience at this level.
Experience demonstrating the competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform duties related to the position; experience must be reflected in the resume.
Knowledge of financial-management budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes, and skill applying this knowledge to difficult and complex assignments.
Knowledge of the federal budget process, including formulating estimates and developing, consolidating, or editing budget justifications and reports.
Knowledge of program-analysis techniques for reviewing program performance and identifying improvements.
Proficiency in budgeting, financial management, cost estimating, and governmental program accounting, with strong writing, editing, judgment, logic, and analytical abilities.
Ability to meet pre-employment and periodic drug-testing and polygraph-examination requirements.
Willingness to work outside normal duty hours, potentially including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to travel on temporary duty.
If selected for a DAWIA-coded position, meet applicable DAWIA certification requirements within 24 months and maintain at least 80 continuous learning points every 24 months.
Obtain DoW Financial Management Level III certification within 24 months and complete continuing education and training to maintain proficiency.
Meet the appropriate Information Assurance certification within six months of assignment.
Willingness to meet all requirements for positions designated emergency essential.
May be subject to directed reassignment for mission effectiveness or career development.
Federal government applicants must currently be at GG-14 or higher; applicants exceeding the advertised grade may voluntarily request consideration at the lower grade. Current NRO Cadre employees must apply internally.
Submit a resume no longer than two pages to be eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

Manage or support a program, procurement, or major system acquisition with significant resources.
Direct and administer budget activities to ensure effective, efficient use of program resources.
Develop budget estimates by researching, compiling, and summarizing data for annual budget formulation.
Recommend and justify the realignment, reallocation, or reprogramming of funds to ensure adequate and efficient resource distribution.
Analyze and oversee expenditures for accuracy and compliance with financial, fiscal, and auditing directives.
Perform supervisory and managerial functions.
Analyze and manage subordinate team members’ productivity, workload, and program accomplishments.
Direct the development and implementation of budgetary policies, plans, and procedures; evaluate policies and programs to assess the effects of changes, trends, needs, and actions.
Secure classified information in accordance with EO 13526 and adhere to NRO Directive 80-3 and Diversity Management requirements.