Budget Analyst-Full Performance (Fort Belvoir, VA)

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)•Fort Belvoir, VA

8d•$102,415 - $158,322•Onsite

About The Position

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is seeking a Budget Analyst for its Business Plans & Operations (BPO) Directorate, matrixed to the Management Services and Operations (MS&O) Directorate. This role is part of the Aerospace Data Facility East (ADF-E) team, supporting complex organizations involved in NRO satellite operations and worldwide facility operations. The position is located in Fort Belvoir, VA. The Budget Analyst will perform a wide range of financial management activities, including analyzing financial reports, executing current year budgets, coordinating funding actions, developing inputs for budget submissions (IPBS and CBJB), entering and validating financial data, and presenting financial briefings. A significant portion of the budget is managed through contracts, requiring close collaboration with Contracting Officers' Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Contracting Officers. The incumbent will report to the ADF-E Lead Budget Analyst and provide financial, budgetary, and contractual support to site management, engineers, COTRs, and NRO budget and contract offices. Additional support may include source selections, award fee inputs, and budget execution. Some travel to CONUS locations may be required. This is a full-time, non-supervisor position at the GG-13 grade level (occupational series 0560), open until filled.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
Will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
Will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations
Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties of the position as described above.
Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Resume must not exceed the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum, “Merit Hiring Plan,” dated May 29, 2025.

Nice To Haves

May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
May be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
If selected for a DAWIA coded position, the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position.
Individual shall maintain, at a minimum 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system.
May be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness, and/or career development.
Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment.
Certain positions MAY be deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.
All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you must submit documents verifying your eligibility upon request.

Responsibilities

Performs or advises on work in any of the phases or systems of budget administration.
Formulates budget and cost estimates to support plans, programs and activities, including presenting and defending budget estimates before authorities and oversight.
Analyzes and recommends costs and benefits of alternative methods of financial management of organization’s programs and administrative operations utilizing various quantitative methodologies.
Provides budgetary management analysis oversight of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with budget, financial, fiscal, and auditing services.
Coordinates and develops final budget and program products for complex projects and resolves controversial issues by working in close coordination with analysts and functional area subject matter experts.
Reviews program requirements and develops/reviews spend plans for accuracy and completeness.
Identifies and conveys resource trade-offs within and among competing programs, and provides senior management with resource alternatives.
Drafts and reviews funding documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable organizational policies and instructions.
Maintains appropriate internal controls to minimize data inaccuracy and/or for the unauthorized use of funding.
Works closely with COTRs and Contracting Officers while analyzing funding requirements and spend plans.
Provides financial, budgetary and contractual support to Site management, engineers, and COTRs, as well as point of contacts across NRO budget and contract offices.
May provide support to include source selections, award fee inputs and budget execution.