Senior Budget Analyst

Federal Election Commission•Washington, DC

20h

About The Position

The Senior Budget Analyst is located in the Budget Office, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), at the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The position serves as the agency’s technical authority on budget formulation and execution and ensures that financial resources align with Commission priorities. This is a non-bargaining unit position. The analyst manages budget formulation, justification, presentation, and execution, including planning and control of funds. The role leads FEC budget development and execution activities, interprets Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Treasury, and Congressional guidance and appropriations law, and develops, recommends, and implements budget policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. The position also leads quality control and oversight of payroll, time and attendance, and invoice processing performed by the Payroll Office. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, pass a background investigation, and meet applicable eligibility and qualification requirements. A two-year probationary period may be required, and direct deposit is required. The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including budget management, budget policy and procedure development, payroll and invoice processing oversight, and supervision and work planning for assigned staff. There is no substitution of education for experience at the announced grade level.

Requirements

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal Service, obtained in the public or private sector.
Experience managing the formulation, justification, and execution of an organization’s budget.
Experience developing and implementing budget policies and procedures.
Experience leading quality control and oversight of payroll, time and attendance, and invoice processing.
Experience supervising and planning the work of assigned staff to ensure deadlines and priorities are met.
Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-13 is required for the GS-14 grade level. Applicants must submit an SF-50 showing time-in-grade eligibility and title, series, and grade; award SF-50s are not accepted.
Applicants must provide a cover letter describing experience with Administration and Management, Budget Administration, Financial Management, and Managing Human Resources competencies.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national and able to pass a background investigation.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
Must use direct deposit for pay.
Must submit all materials by the announcement closing date.
Part-time or unpaid experience may receive credit when duties, responsibilities, and total hours per week are clearly identified.
Education cannot substitute for experience at the grade level of the announcement.

Responsibilities

Manage the formulation, justification, presentation, and execution of the budget, including planning and control of funds.
Lead the FEC’s budget development and execution activities.
Interpret OMB, Treasury, and Congressional guidance and appropriations law.
Develop, recommend, and implement budget policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and directives.
Lead quality control and oversight of payroll, time and attendance, and invoice processing performed by the Payroll Office.
Supervise and plan the work of assigned staff to ensure deadlines and priorities are met.