Budget Analyst - DIRECT HIRE

Federal Highway Administration; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) seeks a Budget Analyst to perform analytical, technical, and administrative duties essential to budget processes, including funding distribution, obligation limitations, and providing budgetary information for stakeholders.

The role develops annual overhead budgets, collaborates on narrative and performance materials, reviews submissions, and coordinates with senior analysts to support budget formulation, funding calculations, and oversight of

Responsibilities

• Develops annual overhead budget and participates in all stages of budget formulation and justification.
• Reviews and analyzes budget submissions from program offices and other Federal agencies; coordinates with senior analysts on budgetary matters.

Job description

As a Budget Analyst for Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) the position performs a wide range of analytical, technical, and administrative duties that are critical elements of the budgetary processes. This includes distribution of highway funding and obligation limitations; providing technical assistance and budgetary information for a variety of stakeholders; and authorization of the Division's programs and funding.

The Budget Analyst: Develops annual overhead budget, participating in all stages of the budget formulation and justification process. Collaborates with program offices and other necessary partners on preparing narrative and performance materials. Reviews and analyzes budget submissions from program offices as well as other Federal agencies. Closely coordinates and collaborates with senior analysts to facilitate the analysis/assessments of matter with budgetary, funding, and/or policy implications for WFL programs and activities. Works with senior analysts and Financial Manager to develop and maintain information systems processes, policies, and internal controls for proper stewardship and oversight of budget operations. The ideal candidate for this position is a motivated professional with experience performing a wide variety of assignments involving assistance to budget formulation, funding calculations, providing technical assistance, and implementation of the budgetary provisions of enacted legislation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with significant responsibility and visibility.