Budget Analyst

Customs and Border Protection•Washington, DC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Operations Support, Mission Support, International Support, International Budget Branch, located in Washington, DC. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions or units within the listed duty location. The role implements, coordinates, and oversees significant budget program segments and functions supporting domestic and overseas programs. It covers budget formulation, justification, execution, and control; financial planning; funding analysis; and advising management on the use of program funds.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including developing, analyzing, and justifying annual or multi-year budget estimates.
Experience monitoring budget execution, analyzing obligations and expenditures, and recommending adjustments to address funding changes, shortfalls, or shifting program priorities.
Experience interpreting and applying federal budget laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to budget formulation, execution, or financial planning.
Experience conducting financial analyses or budget studies to identify trends, evaluate funding requirements, improve resource utilization, or recommend corrective actions.
Experience providing budget-related advice to management and preparing or presenting budget justifications, financial reports, funding recommendations, or responses to stakeholder inquiries.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
Applicants not currently employed by CBP generally must have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years, subject to stated exceptions or waivers.
All pre-employment processes are conducted in English; applicants may be required to pass a background investigation and are subject to CBP drug-testing procedures.
Must meet all qualification requirements and applicable time-in-grade requirements by October 30, 2026.
Current or recent Executive Branch political appointees must disclose their appointment history to Human Resources.
New employees to the federal government must serve a one-year probationary period; current or former federal employees may also be required to serve or complete one.

Responsibilities

Implement, coordinate, and oversee budget functions supporting domestic and overseas programs, including budget formulation, justification, execution, and control.
Analyze financial data and develop annual and multi-year budget estimates, funding plans, and recommendations aligned with mission requirements and organizational priorities.
Evaluate funding changes, budgetary policies, regulations, and constraints; adjust budget allocations; and recommend actions to improve resource utilization and minimize program disruptions.
Conduct special studies to identify financial trends, budgetary risks, and opportunities for cost savings or more effective resource allocation, and present findings to management.
Advise management on financial planning and program fund management; develop budget guidance and procedures; and coordinate with internal offices and external federal stakeholders.