Budget Analyst - ADL

$82,764 - $153,354/Yr

United States Department of Transportation - Montgomery, AL

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Montgomery, AL

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Budget Analyst plays a crucial role in the distribution of over $70 billion annually for the nation's highways and bridges, working within the Office of Budget at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This position involves a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative duties, including the distribution of highway funding, providing technical assistance to stakeholders, authorizing Federal-aid Highways programs, and formulating the annual President's Budget.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complex funding calculations, including apportionments of contract authority to states and distribution of obligation limitation to states and FHWA programs.
• Develop the annual President's Budget submission to Congress, participating in all stages of the budget formulation and justification process.
• Monitor and analyze legislative actions affecting funding distributions and implement funding and obligation limitation-related provisions of enacted legislation.
• Provide technical and policy assistance, advice, and accurate calculation runs in support of legislative activities, including authorization/reauthorization and appropriations.
• Undertake analyses/assessments of matters with budgetary, funding, and/or policy implications for FHWA programs and activities.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience equal to the GS-09 level, including experience with the budget process, budget formulation, and determining funding distributions.
• For GS-11 level, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or a combination of higher-level graduate education and experience is acceptable.
• For GS-12 level, at least one year of experience equal to the GS-11 level, including experience with budget formulation and communicating with stakeholders on funding matters.
• For GS-13 level, at least one year of experience equal to the GS-12 level, including experience with budget formulation, determining funding distributions, and applying appropriations and/or authorizing legislation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with significant responsibility and visibility.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.