Budget Analyst

ATF; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ATF seeks a Budget Analyst within the Financial Management Division, Budget Branch to support the budget formulation and execution process. The role involves analytical duties across budgeting areas, policy formulation, and continuous improvement of financial management practices.

The incumbent will prepare budget materials, justify funding requests, and provide expert guidance to program managers and Bureau officials on funds allocation and control.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in budget development, execution, and reporting.
• Experience guiding stakeholders on allocation and control of funds.
• Ability to maintain trackers and ensure alignment with the Financial Plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on allocation, use, and control of funds.
• Support budget execution oversight by monitoring inputs, outputs, and modifications.
• Apply knowledge of federal budget processes, analysis, laws, and directives.
• Collaborate across Directorates to support organizational goals and ATF mission.
• Prepare budget materials such as justifications, operating plans, and funding reports.

Skills

Budget formulation

Financial analysis

Policy interpretation

Fiscal compliance

Tools

Excel

Budget trackers

Job description

Summary

The Financial Management Division, Budget Branch is responsible for the budget formulation and execution process. The incumbent performs a wide variety of analytical duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, evaluation, execution, monitoring, and review assigned budget areas. The incumbent assists in the formulation of policies, plans, systems and procedures to manage and continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall Bureau financial management.

Summary

The Financial Management Division, Budget Branch is responsible for the budget formulation and execution process. The incumbent performs a wide variety of analytical duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, evaluation, execution, monitoring, and review assigned budget areas. The incumbent assists in the formulation of policies, plans, systems and procedures to manage and continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall Bureau financial management.

Duties

• Providing expert advice, assistance, and guidance to program managers and Bureau officials on all aspects of the allocation, use, and control of appropriated funds.
• Supporting the oversight of budget execution activities by monitoring inputs, outputs, and modifications to the Financial Plan.
• Demonstrating and applying knowledge of federal budget formulation & execution processes, financial analysis, and relevant laws, regulations, and directives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Directorates and program offices to support organizational goals, contributing to the completion of tasks that advance ATF's mission.
• Preparing a wide range of budget materials, including justifications, operating plans, mid-year reviews, briefing documents, and funding reports, ensuring information is presented clearly, concisely, and accurately for internal leadership and relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be U.S. Citizen or National
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• You must be a current permanent Department of Justice, ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.

MOBILITY PLAN:

New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Budget Analyst position at the GS-13 grade level, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Minimum Qualifications

Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.

To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level, candidates must meet the following specialized experience by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

This Experience Must Include All Of The Following

• Providing expert guidance to stakeholders on the allocation, use, and control of funds, contributing to the development of annual and multi-year budget materials; AND
• Identifying alternative solutions to budget or resource issues and making timely recommendations for resolution, based on sound analytical reasoning; AND
• Maintaining comprehensive trackers and spreadsheets that support monitoring allotments, obligations, and funding levels, ensuring spending follows established Bureau controls and conforms to the fiscal year Financial Plan.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Additional Selections May Be Made From 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division.

Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):

• Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
• Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
• Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

EEO Statement/Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation

ATF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the job application and hiring process, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please notify the human resources specialist listed on the vacancy announcement, or contact the ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis.

Selective Service

If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.

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