Federal Budget Officer — Remote/Telework Eligible

United States Attorneys' Offices; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Telework

Life insurance

Health benefits

Federal Employees Retirement System

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Offices in Fort Smith, AR seeks a Budget Analyst to support the district's financial management. The role involves analyzing needs, developing budget recommendations, and coordinating with management to align funding with policies.

GS-12 level requires one year of specialized experience at GS-11; the position includes preparing budget justifications, monitoring obligations, payroll accuracy, and delivering monthly and quarterly reports.

Qualifications

• GS-12 level requires at least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level.
• Experience in budget development, justification, and reporting is preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial data and advise on budget execution.

Responsibilities

• Providing budget recommendations to management based on sound analysis and expert knowledge of budgetary cycles, policies, and best practices.
• Preparing budget justifications for recommended allocation levels, and monitoring progress regularly throughout the year to determine any potential need for reallocation.
• Analyzing execution data to identify potential errors, calculate variables affecting district costs, and project future budgetary needs.
• Managing the certification of obligations for the district ensuring all financial records, i.e. commitments, obligations, expenditures, delivery status and available balances, are accurate and supported with proper fund control documentation.
• Monitoring payroll accounting accuracy to catch improper account charges between direct and reimbursable budgets and ensuring full use of reimbursable funds.
• Preparing monthly financial and budgetary reports to office management, and quarterly reports to the agency.
• Providing technical advice and assistance to resolve problems referred to by staff and management.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial management

Data analysis

Budget reporting

Payroll accuracy

Job description

The United States Attorneys' Offices in Fort Smith, AR seeks a Budget Analyst to support the district's financial management. The role involves analyzing needs, developing budget recommendations, and coordinating with management to align funding with policies.

GS-12 level requires one year of specialized experience at GS-11; the position includes preparing budget justifications, monitoring obligations, payroll accuracy, and delivering monthly and quarterly reports.