Budget Analyst

$99,200 - $153,354/Yr

United States Department of Energy - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Washington, DC

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

This position is part of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Budget Analyst, you will perform work in any aspect of the Department of Energy's (DOE) budget process and provide expertise in the analysis of a variety of DOE budgetary operations and functions in the assigned organization or program area. The role requires a high level of customer service, keeping senior-level program management officials and leadership informed on the status of the program's financial health and funding levels, as well as the potential impact on assigned organizations and DOE objectives. You will conduct comprehensive analyses of current and future program funding postures and develop or adjust end-of-year spending forecasts and plans. Additionally, you will resolve issues arising from continually changing program objectives, plans, and requirements resulting from new legislation, revised policies, and conflicting program and budgetary requirements. In this role, you will maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers, ensuring that the organization's programs are aware of guidance and schedules for budget execution activities, reports, and processes. You will analyze and estimate the probable financial impact of proposed legislation, policies, and shifts in program requirements or direction on current and future year program budgets. This position is critical in ensuring that the DOE can effectively manage its financial resources to meet its goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform high level of customer service keeping senior level program management officials and leadership informed on the status of the program's financial health and status of funding levels and potential impact on assigned organization and DOE objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of current and future program funding posture and develops and/or adjusts end-of-year spending forecasts and plans.
• Resolve issues from continually changing program objectives, plans, and requirements resulting from new legislation, revised policies, conflicting program and budgetary requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers and ensure that the organization's programs are aware of guidance and schedules for budget execution activities, reports and processes.
• Analyze and estimate the probable financial impact of proposed legislation, policies and shifts in program requirements or direction on current and future year program budgets.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if born after 12/31/1959.
• Specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level for GS-12 applicants, including assisting with formulation and execution of an organization's budget, reviewing and analyzing budget for requested funds, and providing financial advisory recommendations in accordance with budget policies and regulations.
• Specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level for GS-13 applicants, including monitoring and advising management on the status of financial operations and funding levels, managing budget requests for conformance with program requirements, and developing innovative recommendations to senior management on ways to maximize and improve utilization of funds.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with federal budget processes and regulations.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and management principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders.

Benefits

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