Lead Budget Analyst

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health in the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Lead Budget Analyst. The role focuses on advising and executing budget operations, including formulation and execution, while interpreting federal regulations to guide major programs.

The successful candidate will analyze financial data, project variances, and maintain program balance. Telework eligibility is offered, with a heavy emphasis on leadership of a financial resources team and

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Resources Management Division team by assigning, reviewing, distributing, and balancing work.
• Advise, coach, and train staff; represent OASH in meetings to present budgets and program objectives.
• Formulate and execute budget plans; interpret OMB, Treasury, HHS, and Congressional regulations and policies.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Budget Analyst, you will: Serve as Senior Budget Analyst with responsibility for advising and executing budget operations, including budget formulation and execution; interpret OMB, Treasury, HHS, and Congressional regulations, directives, and policies; and review and formulate budget policy and guidance for significant organizational components and multi-year programs.

Analyze and consolidate financial data to assess the financial status of major programs, compare actual expenses with plans, makes projections, identify necessary adjustments to maintain program balance, and analyze the effects of budgetary actions on program viability and objectives.

Lead the Financial Resources Management Division team by assigning, reviewing, distributing, and balancing work; provide advice, guidance, coaching, and training; and represent OASH in meetings to present recommendations and assist in explaining and defending financial status, budget proposals, and program objectives.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.