Budget Analyst

National Park Service; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in New Orleans, LA seeks a budget analyst at the GS-11 level to provide analytical, technical, and administrative support for federal budget formulation, execution, and financial management.

You will counsel program offices, establish budget control procedures, monitor obligations, and use budget software to ensure allocations stay within apportionments. The role is full-time, located in New Orleans, and opens through Sep 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with federal budget formulation and execution.
• Strong analytical, technical, and administrative skills.
• Ability to guide budget activities and ensure fiscal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and advisory services on budget matters for programs and projects.
• Develop and implement budget control procedures to avoid deficits.
• Utilize budgetary software to formulate and execute budgets.

Job description

Open: September 3, 2026 — Closes: September 16, 2026

Summary

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, National Park Service - Southeast, Division of Administration in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Major Duties

This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and career conditional National Park Service employees, Career Transition eligibles (CTAP), Current or former time-limited employees eligible under Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information. At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: The position is responsible for providing a full range of analytical, technical, and administrative duties related to formulating, executing, and monitoring financial plans (federal budget) and policies affecting the authorization and use of funds. Provide consulting and advisory services during all phases of budget and related financial management matters for programs and projects for both parks. Guide budget activities that involve innovative solutions to resolve budgetary problems, issues, or projects. Formulate and establish budgetary control procedures so that deficits are not incurred and appropriations and obligations do not exceed the approved apportionment for any period. Perform budget formulation and execution utilizing a variety of approved budgetary software. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Salary Range Information: GS-9: $61,722 - $80,243 per annum GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 per annum *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.