Budget Analyst

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a Budget Analyst for the Northern Alaska Fish & Wildlife Field Office in interior Alaska.

The role focuses on maintaining accounting systems, tracking budgets, and preparing critical financial reports to inform budget decisions across a vast Alaska region. The position requires handling fiscal responsibilities, complying with procedures, and coordinating with regional staff to ensure funding levels are maintained.

Qualifications

• Must submit transcripts to support claimed education substitutions.
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but official transcripts are required before you begin work if education was used to qualify.
• Foreign Education: show proof of equivalency to U.S. education for foreign credentials.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Field Office accounting systems in FBMS and Budget Tracking System; reconciles records and produces reports.
• Provides cost documentation guidance and advises on reimbursable processes, rates, and indirect costs; monitors budgets and performs reconciliations.
• Prepares reports on funds, expenditures, and obligations; coordinates budget data calls; supports internal control reviews and audits.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

You will serve as a Budget Analyst for the Northern Alaska Fish & Wildlife Field Office, which is a combined fisheries and ecological services office. Located in interior Alaska, this office is responsible for activities across the 240 million acres of Alaska located north of the Alaska Range and all of the U.S. portion of the Yukon River watershed.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Maintains Field Office accounting systems in the Financial Business Management System (FBMS) and the Budget Tracking System; reconciles records, produces recurring and special management reports, resolves controversial and/or difficult operational issues, and performs analytical tracking for account such as Resource Management, Construction, and Reimbursable.

Provides cost documentation guidance to Field Office and program administrative staff and managers including calculation and application of indirect costs; advises on reimbursable processes, procedures, and rates. Monitors budgets and administrative procedures for alignment with established procedures and policies; provides monthly reconciliations and status reports; redistributes funds using initiative and sound judgment.

Prepares a variety of reports including status of funds, expenditures, and obligations for Field and Regional offices to inform critical budget decisions; coordinates recurring and one-time budget and financial data calls as directed. Serves as Field Office liaison for internal control reviews and audits and investigations; conducts year-end closeout operations and maintains obligations within authorized funding levels.

Monitors and maintains procurement, awards, travel, and administrative ceilings or other controls; maintains and updates administrative manuals and informs Field Office staff of new administrative policies and procedures; reviews Regional Office documents for accuracy and compliance; and provides administrative support across payroll, fleet management, personnel actions, and travel.

Requirements & Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $69789 – $90731/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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