Budget Analyst

$59,966 - $94,317/Yr

United States Department of the Interior - Winnemucca, NV

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Winnemucca, NV

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About the position

The Budget Analyst position at the Department of the Interior involves developing, reviewing, and editing detailed analyses, estimates, proposals, and justifications for annual funding needs. The role is crucial for formulating budget estimates, analyzing budget data, and ensuring compliance with financial management requirements. The position is located in Winnemucca, Nevada, and offers opportunities for career advancement within the federal service.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and edit detailed analyses, estimates, proposals, and justifications for annual funding needs.
• Formulate budget estimates and analyze, interpret, and project budget data for assigned organizations and programs.
• 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 and directives.
• Participate in efforts regarding long and short-range financial planning and budgetary authorizations.
• Ensure the formulated budget is consistent and adequately addresses high priority directives.
• Participate in official audits, risk assessments, and other internal and external reports.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• At the GS-09 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 in the Federal service as a budget analyst or related position.
• At the GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 in the Federal service as a budget analyst or related position.
• Education may be substituted for experience; a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree is acceptable.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Relocation expenses reimbursed.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Promotion potential to GS-11.