Budget Analyst

$39,576 - $140,713/Yr

United States Department of the Treasury - Springfield, IL

posted 5 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Onsite - Springfield, IL
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Budget Analyst position within the Department of the Treasury's Large Business and International (LB&I) Division is a critical role that involves evaluating, reviewing, and monitoring resource justifications, allocations, and usage for assigned program areas. The analyst will focus on ensuring conformance with the Division's business plan, the IRS strategic plan, and performance measures. This position requires a thorough analysis of resource needs, usage, and key budget issues, identifying and responding to budgetary challenges within the assigned areas. The analyst will assess the financial impact of management decisions on budget programs and will be responsible for researching and analyzing budgetary and financial issues concerning their assigned program areas. In addition to these responsibilities, the Budget Analyst will develop, review, and analyze resource proposals for Division programs. This includes coordinating budget submissions and justifications, and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer to facilitate responses to Treasury, OMB (Office of Management and Budget), and Congressional staff regarding Division financial plan resource matters. The role also involves providing technical advice and assistance on the status of budget submissions, reviewing changes, and assessing the program impact of budget cuts or legislative changes. This position offers career progression opportunities, allowing individuals to be non-competitively promoted as they gain experience and meet the necessary qualifications. For example, an individual may start at a GS-05 level and progress to a GS-11 level within a few years, depending on performance and experience.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, review, and monitor resource justifications, allocations, and usage for assigned program areas.
  • Provide periodic analysis of resource needs, usage, and key budget issues.
  • Identify and respond to budget issues within assigned areas.
  • Assess the financial impact of management decisions on budget programs.
  • Research and analyze budgetary and financial issues concerning assigned program areas.
  • Develop, review, and analyze resource proposals on Division programs.
  • Coordinate budget submissions and justifications with the Chief Financial Officer.
  • Facilitate Division responses to Treasury, OMB, and Congressional staff regarding financial plan resource matters.
  • Provide technical advice and assistance on the status of budget submissions.
  • Review changes and assess program impact of budget cuts and/or legislative changes.

Requirements

  • Three years of general experience, one year of which was equivalent to GS-04 level in the Federal service, or a four-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree in any field.
  • For GS-07 level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level, including experience with basic analysis, budget techniques, and financial coding.
  • For GS-09 level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level, including experience with budget formulation, plan development, and financial reviews.
  • For GS-11 level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level, including experience researching budgetary issues and developing resource proposals.
  • For GS-12 level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level, including experience with the federal budget process and analyzing financial data.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with federal budget processes and regulations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Telework options
  • Career development opportunities
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