Budget Analyst

Job Overview

This role entails serving as a Budget Analyst within the National Land Imaging program of the U.S. Geological Survey. The position involves comprehensive financial and administrative support for budget formulation, execution, and monitoring, including multi-source budget management related to satellite missions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial and administrative tasks supporting the NLI Program’s budget planning and tracking.
• Perform fiscal analyses involving appropriated, reimbursable, and multi-year budget allocations for satellite missions.
• Oversee account monitoring, reconciliation, reporting, and conduct year-end close-outs with variance analysis.
• Participate as program representative in bureau-level financial and operational working groups, collaborating with regional and cost-center leaders.
• Supervise support staff in executing business processes and lead special projects supporting program leadership.

Employment Conditions and Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens with successful completion of background checks and E-Verify verification.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit and possession/maintenance of a government charge card for travel and purchase authority is mandatory.
• Travel is required, involving overnight stays up to five nights monthly.
• A one-year probationary period may be imposed to assess fitness and contribution to agency goals.

Qualifications

• One year specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level, including budget estimation collaboration, independent budgeting problem-solving, fiscal data analysis, internal accounting documentation, and cost-benefit analyses.
• This role does not allow substitution of education for required experience.

Additional Information

• Other vacancies may also be filled via this announcement.
• Applicants must adhere to departmental ethics rules limiting acquisition of rights on Federal lands.
• Applicants should be dedicated to government efficiency, constitutional principles, and rule of law.
• Federal benefits apply according to position type.

Evaluation Criteria

• Candidates will be assessed on competencies including financial management, financial systems, interpersonal skills, oral communication, and partnering.
• Application materials will be reviewed carefully with attention to accuracy and professionalism.

Application Documentation

• Resume limited to two pages with detailed job history, hours worked, format specifications, and compliance notes.
• Performance appraisals, awards documentation, transcripts if relevant, and relevant eligibility papers must also be submitted by the deadline.