Strategic Budget Analyst, Federal Tech Programs

US Department of Education Headquarters; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Education Headquarters seeks a senior finance-focused professional to oversee enterprise-level budget formulation and execution for FSA programs. You will lead budgeting activities, analyze federal financial data, and ensure alignment with appropriations laws and CPIC requirements.

The role emphasizes strong communication with diverse stakeholders, risk assessment, and development of cost-estimation frameworks to support agency priorities and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience managing day-to-day budget formulation and execution for major programs with shifting priorities.
• Ability to communicate complex funding information to finance, acquisition, technology, and business stakeholders.
• Proficiency applying appropriations laws, CPIC, cost-estimation procedures, and federal financial guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in applying budget and acquisition lifecycle knowledge to program budgets and execution.
• Develop data-analytic products and documentation aligning with agency processes.
• Provide recommendations to improve cost-efficiency and achievement of strategic goals.

Skills

Budget formulation

Financial analysis

CPIC rules

Communication with stakeholders

Risk management

Tools

Finance systems

Cost estimation methods

Job description

US Department of Education Headquarters seeks a senior finance-focused professional to oversee enterprise-level budget formulation and execution for FSA programs. You will lead budgeting activities, analyze federal financial data, and ensure alignment with appropriations laws and CPIC requirements.

The role emphasizes strong communication with diverse stakeholders, risk assessment, and development of cost-estimation frameworks to support agency priorities and audit readiness.