Supervisory Budget Officer

Bureau of Land Management • Falls Church, VA

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About The Position

The Bureau of Land Management is hiring a Supervisory Budget Officer. The position will be filled in either Falls Church, Virginia, or Spokane, Washington. Pay varies based on the selected grade level and duty location.

The officer plans, directs, and oversees regional budget planning, formulation, execution, and financial management. The role analyzes budget estimates, funding requirements, expenditures, and financial data; reviews and monitors budget requests and allocations; and advises management on budget policies and financial matters. The officer also develops methods and controls to improve fund management and address complex budgetary challenges, coordinates budget analysis with regional and external stakeholders, and supervises and develops regional budget staff.

This is a supervisory position and may require an initial supervisory probationary period. The position is suitable for telework, which may be allowed with supervisor approval.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment is subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must not hold an active real estate license or have an interest in or hold stocks in firms with interests in Federal Lands.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification that it advances the public interest.
• Must meet applicable Time-in-Grade requirements for competitive candidates.
• For GS-13 qualification, must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector.
• Specialized experience includes exercising technical authority on budgetary policy, oversight, and interpretation of personnel; analyzing potential effects of budgetary actions across national programs; and devising methods, techniques, and controls to improve management of funds and recommend solutions to complex budgetary challenges.
• Education may not be substituted for experience.
• Applicants must document work hours in their resume; current federal employees may need to submit a non-award SF-50 if hours worked per week are not included.
• Must complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments within the specified deadline if invited to do so.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee regional budget planning, formulation, execution, and financial management activities.
• Analyze budget estimates, funding requirements, expenditures, and financial data to support budget decisions.
• Review, approve, and monitor budget requests, funding allocations, and the use of multiple funding sources.
• Provide expert budget guidance and technical advice to management on budget policies, procedures, and financial matters.
• Develop and implement methods, techniques, and controls to improve fund management and address complex budgetary challenges.
• Project and analyze budget activities with regional leadership, headquarters, the Department, OMB, and other stakeholders.
• Supervise, lead, and develop regional budget staff to accomplish organizational goals, reporting requirements, and internal controls.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Eligible candidates may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive, subject to a case-by-case decision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed