Budget Analyst

National Park Service•Crater Lake, OR

About The Position

The Budget Analyst independently performs routine budget analyst duties and assists with developing, preparing, and revising the unit budget. The incumbent also helps prepare instructions to managers regarding funding estimates and budget planning for the coming fiscal year. At the GS-09 and GS-11 levels, duties may be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level. The Budget Analyst serves as a consultant and advisor on budget and related financial management matters; formulates and executes broad financial plans and policies affecting the authorization and use of funds; reviews and analyzes financial plans and summaries comparing budgets to allowances; identifies significant deviations and their causes and recommends corrective action when necessary; and develops and implements plans, procedures, standards, and methods for budgeting allocations, apportionments, and financial controls.

Requirements

Meet the position’s minimum qualifications by the announcement closing date of 11/17/2026.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.
For GS-09, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, or qualifying related graduate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience. Specialized experience includes budget and finance work; tracking expenditures by account and type; providing salary-calculation information for budget planning, preparation, and execution; analyzing program-plan and funding changes and their budget effects; and preparing financial reports consistent with regulations and guidelines.
For GS-11, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, or qualifying related doctoral-level graduate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience. Specialized experience includes monitoring organizational funds or financial transactions; analyzing and reconciling budget and fiscal documents; assisting with or developing budget submissions; preparing written documents and reports communicating detailed financial information; and explaining, recommending, or providing guidance on financial and budget requirements, policies, and procedures.
Provide hours worked per week in the resume; current Federal employees may need to submit a non-award SF-50 if their resume omits hours per week. Non-Federal applicants must state full-time or part-time hours per week. Military service may be documented with a DD-214 or Statement of Service.
Submit transcripts when using education to qualify; transcripts must meet the stated documentation requirements. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education by a specialized credential evaluation organization.
Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
If born after 12/31/1959, be registered for Selective Service.
Participate in Direct Deposit.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period and receive written certification for continued employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with development, preparation, and revision of the unit budget.
Prepare instructions to managers regarding funding estimates and budget planning for the coming fiscal year.
Advise and consult on budget and related financial management matters.
Formulate and execute financial plans and policies affecting the authorization and use of funds.
Review and analyze financial plans and summaries comparing budgets to allowances.
Identify significant budget deviations and their causes, and recommend corrective action when necessary.
Develop and implement plans, procedures, standards, and methods for budgeting allocations, apportionments, and financial controls.