Budget Analyst

$117,962 - $153,354/Yr

Department Of The Interior in - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Washington, DC

About the position

The Budget Analyst position within the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) focuses on overseeing and coordinating the budget process, including formulation, presentation, and execution. The role involves developing formal documents, advising on budget execution recommendations, and improving management systems and program operations. The analyst will also assess performance results within budgetary constraints and assist in preparing budget requests and justifications.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating phases of the budget process, such as budget formulation, presentation to OMB and Congress, and budget execution upon receipt of an appropriation.
• Developing, reviewing, and advising on the preparation of formal documents (e.g., Memoranda, budget submissions, program/policy guidance, reports, etc.).
• Participating in the review of and advising on OSMRE recommendations related to budget execution or formulation.
• Developing and recommending strategies for improving the value and effectiveness of management systems, field administration, program operations, mid-range and strategic planning, and program evaluation.
• Determining the most efficient and cost-effective methods of management and program delivery services and assessing performance results within budgetary constraints.
• Preparing and/or commenting on OSMRE issuance.
• Assisting in preparing Capability and effects statements and developing answers to correspondence for White House, OMB, OSMRE, and Departmental management, and Congress.
• Assisting in budget formulation requests for multiyear programs including MAX A-11 data entry application for the President's Budget.
• Assisting in BFEM data entry and Budget justification.
• Providing leadership and budget management direction and participating in the development, implementation, and oversight of policies, regulations, and procedures for budget execution and/or formulation.

Requirements

• At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service.
• Knowledge and experience in an agency's budget and annual work planning processes from out year budget planning and development to target year budget submission.
• Experience with financial management systems and coordinating the development of guidance related to programming, budgeting, collections, and financial management matters.
• Experience in financial management analysis including activity-based costing analysis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.