Budget Analyst

$86,962 - $113,047/Yr

United States Forest Service - Madison, WI

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Madison, WI

Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry

About the position

The Budget Analyst position at the Department of Agriculture is responsible for implementing, operating, and maintaining an integrated financial information system that meets user and customer needs. The role involves providing technical advice and assistance to management on budget program issues, reviewing budget requests, and conducting annual year-end closing activities. This position is crucial for ensuring that budgetary processes align with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and assistance to managers in the development of program and budget requests and related supporting documentation.
• Drafts procedural instructions and policy guidance for use by officials in planning and estimating funding needs for staffing, contractual service, equipment, travel, etc.
• Reviews and edits budget requests submitted by subordinate units to assure that they conform to higher level requirements.
• Conducts annual year-end closing activities and reconciles with accounting records.
• Consolidates and validates input from field units for presentation of the budget.
• Provides advice and guidance to managers on writing budget justification responses to obtain and defend funding requests.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• One year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service, including providing technical advice on budget program issues, reviewing budget requests, and analyzing trends in fund receipt and expenditure.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with federal budget processes and regulations.
• Knowledge of financial management systems and tools.

Benefits

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