Federal Budget & Financial Analyst

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts is seeking candidates for a position requiring specialized experience or graduate education in finance, accounting, or related fields.

The role emphasizes precise data handling, budget verification, and reporting to support federal investigations and audits. Applicants should demonstrate at least one year of relevant experience at GS-05 level or higher, or possess graduate-level qualifications with acceptable GPA and/or honors.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: 1 year equivalent to GS-05 in Federal service performing three of four duties.
• Education: 1 year of graduate education in a qualifying field OR Superior Academic Achievement (GPA benchmarks)
• Combination of Education and Experience: percentage approach to total qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Gather, extract, and verify financial information and data.
• Cross-check budget and program data for accuracy and consistency.
• Compare current estimates of funding needs by category to verify fund availability.
• Prepare financial reports and support audits by reviewing records and providing documentation.

Skills

Data gathering

Data verification

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Graduate study in business

Bachelor's with superior academic achievement

Job description

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts is seeking candidates for a position requiring specialized experience or graduate education in finance, accounting, or related fields.

The role emphasizes precise data handling, budget verification, and reporting to support federal investigations and audits. Applicants should demonstrate at least one year of relevant experience at GS-05 level or higher, or possess graduate-level qualifications with acceptable GPA and/or honors.