Budget Analyst - DIRECT HIRE

Federal Highway Administration•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

As a Budget Analyst for the Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD), the position performs analytical, technical, and administrative duties that support budget processes. Work includes distributing highway funding and obligation limitations, providing budgetary information and technical assistance to stakeholders, and authorizing the Division’s programs and funding. The analyst develops the annual overhead budget and participates in budget formulation and justification; collaborates with program offices and partners on narrative and performance materials; and reviews budget submissions from program offices and other Federal agencies. The role also coordinates with senior analysts on assessments of matters with budgetary, funding, or policy implications, and works with senior analysts and the Financial Manager to develop and maintain information-system processes, policies, and internal controls for budget oversight and stewardship. The ideal candidate is a motivated professional with experience supporting budget formulation, funding calculations, technical assistance, and implementation of budget provisions in enacted legislation. The position suits someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment with significant responsibility and visibility. The position involves travel and requires a background security investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or National.
For GS-09 qualification through experience: at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to GS-07, including budgetary and administrative functions associated with phases of the budget process such as formulation, justification, presentation, and execution.
Alternatively, for GS-09 qualification through education: two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or a master's or equivalent graduate degree; a combination of graduate education and experience may also qualify.
Knowledge of budget administration and analysis, including budget preparation, justification, reporting, execution, and relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems.
Ability to understand and appropriately apply principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
Ability to communicate effectively orally, including making clear and convincing presentations and responding appropriately to others.
Ability to write clearly, concisely, and in an organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Submit an online application and resume by the stated closing date and submit required documents by that date.
Pass a required background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Retain and use a government contractor-issued travel card for official business only.

Responsibilities

Develop the annual overhead budget and participate in all stages of budget formulation and justification.
Collaborate with program offices and other partners to prepare narrative and performance materials.
Review and analyze budget submissions from program offices and other Federal agencies.
Coordinate with senior analysts to assess matters with budgetary, funding, or policy implications for WFL programs and activities.
Work with senior analysts and the Financial Manager to develop and maintain information-system processes, policies, and internal controls for budget operations.
Distribute highway funding and obligation limitations; provide budgetary information and technical assistance to stakeholders; and support authorization of the Division’s programs and funding.