Budget Analyst

Department of Energy Headquarters; Germantown (MD); Presencial; USD 122 000 - 187 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Department of Energy Headquarters in Germantown, MD is seeking a Budget Analyst to lead coordination and tracking of funding obligations, project management decisions, and serve as the point of contact for BES facilities progress.

The role focuses on formulating multi-year budgets, monitoring execution, resolving funding discrepancies, advising leadership, and communicating with program offices and external oversight to defend budget strategies.

Responsabilidades

• Formulate and justify multi-year budgets and align them with legislation and DOE priorities.
• Oversee daily and long-term execution of funds, tracking obligations and expenditures.
• Identify variances and develop corrective actions, including reprogramming or apportionments.
• Provide policy interpretation and financial guidance to senior management.
• Prepare executive briefings and testimonies to defend budget strategies before the CFO and leadership.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Hiring Agency: Department of Energy Headquarters

This position is part of the Office of Science - Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Budget Analyst, you will lead coordination and tracking of funding obligations, coordination on project management and serve as the Point of Contact for BES research facilities progress.

Key Responsibilities

The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans.

As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Budget Analyst, you will: Formulate and Justify Multi-Year Budgets: Plans, develops, and integrates multi-year, multimillion-dollar budget requests, spending forecasts, and justifications for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with congressional legislation and DOE priorities.

Manage and Monitor Budget Execution: Oversees the daily and long-term execution of approved funds, tracking obligations, expenditures, and financial plans to prevent over- or under-spending and maintain fiscal control.

Resolve Funding Discrepancies and Reprogram Funds: Identifies financial variances, evaluates cost-effectiveness, and develops corrective solutions-such as reprogramming requests, apportionments, and supplemental allotments-to address shifting program requirements.

Advise Leadership and Provide Technical Guidance: Serves as a technical authority to senior management and program staff, providing expert policy interpretation, financial recommendations, and technical guidance on complex budgetary issues.

Defend Budgets and Lead Stakeholder Communications: Prepares and delivers executive-level briefings, reports, and testimonies to defend budgetary strategies and represent program interests before leadership, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and external oversight entities.

Requirements & Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of Energy Headquarters, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $187093/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.