Budget Analyst.

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Life Insurance

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Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a Budget Analyst to support a broad range of financial management functions, including budget formulation, execution, and administrative oversight.

You will analyze expenditures, prepare analytic reports, and advise on remedial actions while aligning with federal regulations. The role requires demonstrated experience at the GS-11 level and detailed resume documentation.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal Service.
• Experience in budget formulation, budget execution, and administrative management.
• Ability to provide technical advice in compliance with Federal regulations and policy directives.
• Resume must clearly demonstrate alignment with responsibilities and specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct budget formulation by analyzing annual funding requirements to estimate internal program needs.
• Analyze and evaluate the budget by monitoring expenditures, preparing analytic reports, and recommending remedial actions.
• Develop cost data reports for assigned programs with the Budget Officer.
• Develop policies, procedures, and guidance for budget formulation and financial management.

Skills

Budget formulation

Budget execution

Administrative management

Systems accounting

Technical advisory

Job description

Duties

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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment

Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on

Qualifications

Experience

You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as performing budget formulation, budget execution, administrative management, systems accounting, and providing technical advice in compliance with Federal regulations, guidance, and policy directives.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Additional information

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Recruitment Incentive

Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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