Budget Analyst

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 86,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Phoenix is seeking a Budget Analyst who will develop, maintain, execute and disseminate budgeting data for the institution across multiple appropriations and revolving funds. This role requires coordinating budget development with program managers using historical cost data and providing justifications for major deviations.

The position also involves training program managers on budget concepts, interpreting reports, and compiling salary provisions.

Qualifications

Experience developing and analyzing budgeting data for complex organizations.
Ability to coordinate with program managers using historical cost data.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, execute and disseminate budgeting data for the institution.
Coordinate budget development with program managers using historical cost data.
Conduct training sessions to teach budget concepts and interpret reports.
Compile and analyze salary provisions and ensure security alongside other staff.

Skills

Budget analysis

Data interpretation

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, Click Here. 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 $66717 – $86091/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

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