Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst Duties

Promotion Potential:
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-9 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.

• Provides advice and guidance to leaders on the interpretation of budget estimates and formulation of budget requests.
• Reviews facility budgetary and program requirements to assure conformance with policies and the intent of Congress.
• Provides advice on modifying budget estimates and assures that planning guidelines are followed based on estimates for the fiscal programs.
• Develops proposed budgetary and procedural guidance, develops summary charts, and highlights issues with background information so that effective budget decisions can be made.
• Participates in the fund distribution process and controls; assists in preparing instructions to format, content, underlying policy assumptions and submits budget operating plans.
• Reviews and evaluates operating plans for reasonableness of workload, obligations, and outlay data. Insures monthly and yearly trends reflect the operating plans and recommends necessary adjustments.
• Reviews actual obligation, outlays, and workload levels to highlight potential operating and financial problems and takes action when necessary.
• Investigates and explains deviations from fiscal operating plans and program objectives. Develops analyses of program actual and possible trends, with detailed explanation of significant deviations.
• Prepares special analyses, studies, and reports to leadership.
• Initiates, develops, and conducts special studies relating to facility business lines and ancillary programs accounts.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Telework:
This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#:
Budget Analyst/ PD23546A and PD23547A

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized