Federal Budget & Policy Intern (Pathways)

Office of Management and Budget; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Management and Budget seeks a Student Trainee (Program Examiner) in Washington, DC. Under supervision you will perform basic budget, management, and policy duties, supporting the preparation of the President's annual budget and review agency submissions.

This internship emphasizes budget analysis, data support, and coordination across branches, with eligibility for Pathways program and potential conversion.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience or equivalent for this level in analyzing program, operational or administrative information to identify trends and support decisions.
• Performing clerical tasks such as arranging meetings and preparing correspondence to support a highly functioning office.
• Preparing or tracking financial, economic, or other analyses to support program cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic budget, management, and policy duties as directed by higher graded staff members.
• Contributes to the preparation of the President's annual budget and related budget areas.
• Reviews agency budget submissions for technical accuracy and consistency.
• Monitors the development of the computer database supporting the budget to ensure accuracy.
• Assists in financial, economic, and other analysis in support of federal program cost estimates.
• Assists in the review and analysis of agency submissions and research materials.
• Coordinates branch and division assignments and tracks deadlines.
• Participates in a wide variety of ad hoc technical and administrative tasks.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Budget analysis

Policy analysis

Clerical support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Office of Management and Budget seeks a Student Trainee (Program Examiner) in Washington, DC. Under supervision you will perform basic budget, management, and policy duties, supporting the preparation of the President's annual budget and review agency submissions.

This internship emphasizes budget analysis, data support, and coordination across branches, with eligibility for Pathways program and potential conversion.