Senior Budget Analyst - Office of Budget and Performance Management (OBPM)

Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments seeks a Senior Budget Analyst to manage and advise on the $21 billion budget for Washington, D.C. The analyst will ensure resources effectively improve residents' lives through strategic financial planning and policy analysis. A Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills are vital for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required, Master's preferred.
• At least two years of experience with budget and finance or related work.
• Superior skills in Microsoft software required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in budget preparation and provides policy analysis.
• Conducts research on financial outcomes and develops strategic goals.
• Provides budget assistance and collaborates with other government offices.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Job description

POSITION:Senior Budget Analyst
OFFICE:Office of Budget and Performance Management (OBPM)
OPEN:June 16, 2025
CLOSED:July 7, 2025
GRADE:Excepted Service, Grade 7 (ES-7)
SALARY:$116,500


This is an Excepted Service position. Selected candidate must be a District resident or establish residency within 180 days of hire.

Current District of Columbia residents will receive priority and advanced preference for screening and interviews.


INTRODUCTION
This position is in the Office of the City Administrator (OCA), Office of Budget and Performance and functions as a Senior Budget Analyst, responsible for providing expertise in the performance of budget formulation and justification; presentation and enactment; and execution. Incumbent performs a wide range of analytical, technical, and advisory functions related to the budgetary processes which involves planning, preparing, and analyzing detailed estimates of annual funding needs for one or more future fiscal years; gathering, comparing, and correlating information about projected revenues and/or costs of current and future programs and activities; and determining costs and benefits of different levels of program operations.

THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
The Bowser Administration is seeking a Senior Budget Analyst to work within the Office of Budget and Performance Management (OBPM). This position reports to the Deputy Budget Director. OBPM reports to the Mayor through the City Administrator’s Office in Washington, D.C. OBPM spearheads the development and review of policy and spending proposals as a part of developing the Mayor’s $21+ billion annual budget. OBPM advises the Mayor and the City Administrator on financial, policy and program issues that impact the District’s operations and capital investments, and works to ensure that resources are targeted to programs that improve the lives of DC residents. This position will cover one of several portfolios that include: Operations and Infrastructure, Health and Human Services, Planning and Economic Development, Education, Public Safety and Justice, and/or Government Operations.

The Office of Budget and Performance Management:

• Prepares and administers the $21+ billion total funds budget that advances District priorities including producing, preserving, and protecting affordable housing; committed to ensuring that every child in Washington, DC has access to first-class public education; providing safe communities, ending chronic homelessness, invests in DC’s transportation and environment; and investing in the health and well-being of residents.
• Is working to increase transparency in the budget process, including new opportunities for public involvement before the budget is proposed; and
• Collaborates with the Deputy Mayors, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer staff, and agency directors and staff to ensure that District resources are used as efficiently as possible, and that programs deliver results for residents.

The Senior Budget Analyst is responsible for providing support to staff, conducting research on financial outcomes and developing long-term strategic goals.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in budget preparation for operating and capital funds, as well as financial and policy analysis for their assigned portfolio;
• Works on projects and makes draft recommendations to improve the District’s outcomes;
• Provides analysis in an operating budget cluster and capital project proposals and monitors contracts and re-programming requests within the assigned portfolio;
• Supports the development and administration of the District’s Capital Improvement Program;
• Provides technical budget assistance to the Budget Director and City Administrator;
• Works with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer during the annual budget formulation, execution, and closeout processes; and
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required, but a Master's degree is preferred.
• At least two years of experience with budget and finance or related work in a policy position that required writing and analysis. Substitution of graduate level work for this experience is also acceptable.
• Superior Microsoft Excel skills/knowledge, superior Microsoft PowerPoint skills, and excellent communication and presentation skills are required as this position will have frequent interaction briefing senior public officials in the DC government.
• Experience using Tableau or other data visualization software is a plus.
• Experience drafting public facing communications and presentations is a plus.
• Full-time standard office hours are required, with additional evening/weekend hours required on a project basis.
• In addition to the requirements above, ideal candidates will demonstrate a sense of initiative, attention to detail, self-discipline, autonomy, persistence, creativity, patience with others, and efficiency.

SPECIAL NOTE - SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position is deemed security sensitive. The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

There is a legal requirement that each new appointee to the Excepted or Executive Service either:

1. be a District of Columbia resident at the time of appointment; or
2. become a District resident within one hundred eighty (180) days of appointment.

The law also requires that Excepted Service employees remain District residents during the duration of the individual’s appointment.Failure to remain a District resident for the duration of the appointment will result in forfeiture of employment.


If you are interested in this role, please upload your resume and answer the questionnaire. Only the candidates deemed most suited for the position based on resume will receive a call to schedule further discussion.