Budget Analyst

Office of the Secretary of the Interior•Lakewood, CO

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Budget Analyst serves in the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management & Budget, Budget and Reporting Operations. The position supports department-wide budget development, execution, analysis, reporting, and process improvement. Duties include preparing budget estimates, justifications, exhibits, and analytical materials; tracking budget execution; supporting funds allocation and apportionment; and providing guidance to bureau and program staff. The position is suitable for telework, subject to supervisory approval. The role is advertised at GS-12 and GS-13. GS-12 applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. GS-13 applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level. Education cannot substitute for experience. The position may require a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Participation in Direct Deposit is required.
Must pass E-Verify employment verification.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for current Federal employees.
GS-12: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including budget formulation with OMB A-11-compliant schedules, exhibits, and narratives; budget execution tracking and monthly reporting; identifying surpluses or shortfalls and recommending compliant account adjustments; and preparing briefings and data-call responses while maintaining audit-ready documentation and procedures.
GS-13: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including leading portfolio budget formulation and multi-year estimates; technical expertise in apportionment, allotment, and execution; developing forecasting models or dashboards and briefing senior leaders; and mentoring analysts and establishing procedures or quality controls.
Qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date of October 26, 2026.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Applicants must document work schedule or weekly hours in their resume as specified in the announcement; current Federal employees may need to provide a non-award SF-50.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and reviewing budget instructions, guidance, and schedules.
Support improvements to department-wide budget processes through standardized procedures and tools.
Participate in preparing budget estimates, narrative justifications, and exhibits.
Analyze budget execution data to track obligations, expenditures, and trends.
Assist with funds allocation and apportionment processes.
Contribute analytical materials to support leadership decision-making.
Provide analytical support for materials prepared for OMB, Congress, and leadership.
Assist in reviewing testimony, hearing questions, and briefing papers.
Communicate with bureau budget offices to gather necessary data.
Provide program staff with guidance on budget procedures and reporting requirements.
Analyze program requests, budget execution patterns, and resource requirements.
Review program performance and financial practices for alignment with budget guidance.
Evaluate resource utilization and identify potential efficiencies.
Assist in preparing analytical summaries and management briefings.