Budget Analyst

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC is seeking a Budget Analyst to support the Budget Office within Finance Administration at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. This role involves budget formulation, execution, and financial management across programs, collaborating with the Budget Officer to ensure sound funding decisions.

The position offers telework eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package including leave, health insurance, retirement, and flexible spending

Qualifications

• Budget formulation and financial analysis experience preferred.
• Ability to monitor expenditures and prepare analytical reports.
• Familiarity with policies, procedures, and guidance for budget execution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct budget formulation by performing analyses of annual funding requirements to estimate internal operational needs.
• Analyze and evaluate the budget by monitoring expenditures, preparing analytical reports, and recommending remedial actions.
• Develop cost data reports for assigned programs with Budget Officer collaboration.
• Develop policies, procedures, and guidance for budget execution and financial management.

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Business, Innovation & Technology office of Finance Administration, at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Under Secretary for Science and Research, Smithsonian Institution (SI).

Key Responsibilities

The Budget Analyst is responsible for a range of functions within financial management, including, but not limited to, budget formulation, budget execution, administrative management, systems accounting, and serving as a technical advisor. In this position, you will: Conduct budget formulation by performing detailed analyses of annual funding requirements to estimate the internal operational needs of the program.

Analyze and evaluate the budget by monitoring expenditures, preparing analytical reports, and recommending remedial actions as necessary. Develop cost data reports for assigned programs while working closely with the Budget Officer. Develop policies, procedures, and guidance for the execution of budget formulation and overall financial management.

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.

Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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