Budget Analyst

National Park Service; Empire (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks a Budget Analyst for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire, Michigan. You will support budget formulation across multiple fund sources and provide financial planning guidance to park management, aligning resources with program priorities.

This position involves entering and reconciling data in DOI financial systems, preparing reports, and assisting with year-end audits.

Qualifications

• Analytical and quantitative skills for budgeting and financial data interpretation.
• Experience with government financial systems and reports is a plus.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Completes budget formulation for multiple fund sources and fiscal year planning.
• Provides financial planning advice and prepares reports for managers to support budget development and execution.
• Enters data into various forms and software programs (AFS5, FBMS, Citi-manager) and drafts related documents.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Data entry

Tools

AFS5 (DOI NPS planning system)

FBMS (Federal Business Management System)

Job description

Open: September 9, 2026 — Closes: September 16, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Budget Analyst with National Park Service. This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Midwest Region, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, in Empire, Michigan

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Completes budget formulation for multiple, varying fund sources- fiscal year planning. Provides financial planning advice to, and prepare a variety of reports for managers to help in the development and execution of budgets. Enters data into a variety of forms and software programs, and editing/drafting a variety of documents- AFS5 (DOI NPS planning system), FBMS (Federal Business Management System), Citi-manager, and other online business applications for transactions. Conducts fiscal reconciliation responsibilities include routine payroll reconciliation, transferring expenditures to correct accounting strings, and completes monthly revenue audits Geographics Information: The distinctive features of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore include the scenic and recreational assets of over 64 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan and the nearby North and South Manitou Islands. Park features include massive sand dunes; pristine, undeveloped beaches; forested hills; quiet rivers, and secluded inland lakes; the geological history of continental glaciation; and the stories of American Indian, maritime, agriculture, and recreation history. Cultural resources include nationally recognized maritime structures and artifacts from the U.S. Lighthouse and Life-Saving Services era and a variety of cultural landscapes. The Lakeshore contains outstanding examples of ancient glacial landforms, along with diverse natural resources in various ecosystems. High dunes form the background for some of the best examples of mature beech/maple hardwood forests in the National Park Service.