Budget Analyst

Department of Energy Headquarters•Germantown, MD

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Department of Energy’s Office of Science – Headquarters. The Budget Analyst coordinates and tracks funding obligations, coordinates on project management, and serves as the point of contact for progress at Basic Energy Sciences (BES) research facilities. The role supports DOE’s mission to address energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through science and technology solutions. The analyst plans and integrates multi-year, multimillion-dollar budget requests, spending forecasts, and justifications for assigned programs, aligning them with congressional legislation and DOE priorities. The position oversees execution of approved funds, tracks obligations and expenditures, addresses variances and funding needs, advises leadership and program staff on budget matters, and communicates budget strategies to leadership and oversight stakeholders.

Requirements

United States citizenship.
At the GS-13 level, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including budget analysis for significant programs or organizational units across multiple phases of the budget cycle, and interpreting and applying financial regulations, policies, and guidelines to ensure compliance and resolve budget issues.
At the GS-14 level, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including leading budget analyses across all phases of the budget process for multimillion-dollar programs or organizational components, and developing, evaluating, and implementing budget policies, procedures, and strategies with significant organizational financial and program impact.
No substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 or GS-14 levels.
Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date and have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating.
Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
Submit a resume limited to no more than two pages; only the first two pages will be reviewed for eligibility and qualifications.
Submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure statement upon entering the position and annually.
If selected, successfully complete any required suitability or fitness determination and background investigation; a probationary period may also be required.
If a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify Selective Service registration or exemption.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and integrate multi-year, multimillion-dollar budget requests, spending forecasts, and justifications for assigned programs, aligning them with congressional legislation and DOE priorities.
Oversee daily and long-term execution of approved funds and track obligations, expenditures, and financial plans to maintain fiscal control and prevent over- or under-spending.
Identify financial variances, evaluate cost-effectiveness, and develop corrective solutions, including reprogramming requests, apportionments, and supplemental allotments.
Provide senior management and program staff with policy interpretation, financial recommendations, and technical guidance on complex budgetary issues.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and testimonies to defend budget strategies and represent program interests before leadership, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, and external oversight entities.
Coordinate and track funding obligations and coordinate on project management.
Serve as the point of contact for BES research facilities progress.