Budget Analyst

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 82,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Montgomery, AL, seeks a Budget Analyst to develop, maintain, and disseminate budgeting data across multiple appropriations and revolving funds. The role coordinates with program managers and the Regional Comptroller to justify deviations and prepare year-to-year projections.

The ideal candidate analyzes salary provisions, participates in training sessions, and supports security responsibilities as part of the institution workforce.

Qualifications

Transcripts must be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS.
All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited colleges or universities.
Foreign Education: see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, maintain, execute and disseminate budgeting data for the institution across multiple appropriations and funds.
Coordinate budget development with program managers using historical cost data and justify major deviations for current and future years.

Education

Transcripts at time of application

Job description

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the development, planning, maintenance, execution and dissemination of budgeting data for the institution, as it relates to multiple appropriations and a non-appropriated, and business enterprise type revolving trust fund.

Coordinates institution budget development with program managers using analytical comparisons to historical cost data and justifications for major deviations for the current year, budget year, and future year estimates for submission to the Regional Comptroller. Conducts training sessions and meetings for program managers and their assistants to teach budget concepts and principles and interpret printouts and management reports.

Responsible for compiling and analyzing comprehensive and detailed salary provisions. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63780 – $82301/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

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