Senior Federal Budget & Policy Analyst

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Budget Analyst to support the Department of the Interior’s budget formulation and execution. You will work within the Policy Management & Budget division, assisting with budget estimates, justifications, and funding actions for major programs.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, knowledge of appropriations law, and the ability to brief executive leadership. Closing date 10/23/2026.

Qualifications

• Developing and managing budget estimates, justifications, and funding actions for large programs.
• Interpreting appropriations laws, OMB Circular A-11, and budget policies for compliance.
• Evaluating proposals and performance; advising on costs, risks, and policy impacts.
• Creating budget justifications, briefing materials, and congressional responses for leadership.
• Advising senior management and leading improvements to budget processes and controls.

Skills

Budget development

Budget execution

Policy interpretation

Executive briefing

Budget analytics

Tools

OMB Circular A-11

Job description

The US Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Budget Analyst to support the Department of the Interior’s budget formulation and execution. You will work within the Policy Management & Budget division, assisting with budget estimates, justifications, and funding actions for major programs.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, knowledge of appropriations law, and the ability to brief executive leadership. Closing date 10/23/2026.