Budget Analyst

$59,966 - $94,317/Yr

United States Department of the Interior - Ely, NV

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Ely, NV

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About the position

The Budget Analyst position at the Department of the Interior involves formulating budget estimates, analyzing financial data, and executing budget activities for assigned organizations and programs. The role is crucial for ensuring that budgetary submissions meet high-priority directives and compliance requirements. The position is located in Ely, NV, and offers opportunities for career advancement within the federal service.

Responsibilities

• Formulate budget estimates and analyze, interpret, and project budget data for assigned organizations.
• Conduct research to locate and obtain information from existing financial databases.
• Execute budget activities and operations for assigned organizations and programs.
• Review, execute, and distribute Planning Target Allocation (PTA) and Annual Work Plan (AWP) allocations.
• Monitor and track the expenditure of direct appropriations and other financial resources.
• Participate in long and short-range financial planning and budgetary authorizations.
• Ensure the formulated budget is consistent with high-priority directives.
• Develop, review, and edit detailed analyses, estimates, proposals, and justifications for funding needs.
• Extract and analyze budgetary data to meet management requirements and identify needs for process changes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• For GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, or a master's degree, or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
• For GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in federal budget processes.
• Knowledge of financial management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentive of 20% of the annual salary for eligible candidates.