This position is located in the Technology Business Management Division, IT Financial Management Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. The role involves in-depth analysis and research on complex budget issues, contributing to fiscal policy development, and leading special budget-related projects.
Responsibilities
Perform in-depth analysis and research on complex issues related to budget formulation for a significant organizational component or a program with national impact
Present alternatives and make recommendations used at the highest levels to inform strategic decisions about future allocation of budgetary resources
Contribute to the development of fiscal policy by participating in senior-level management meetings leading to decisions that impact the whole organization before they are made public (e.g., changes in staff funding levels, reassignments, etc.)
Analyze and evaluate relationships between major operating program changes and the financial state of the organization, adapting budgetary policies, analytical methods, and regulatory procedures as appropriate
Review and analyze a variety of historical data and compare current spending information and trends to facilitate decisions regarding resource allocation, annual cost projections, and out-year budget requirements
Analyze new or revised fiscal legislation to ascertain financial impact on operations
Develop new approaches or methodologies to facilitate the analysis of new or emerging budget issues or trends
Lead, assist, execute or monitor multiple special budget-related projects, which may be sensitive or confidential in nature, for the organization’s use in the development of flexible budget strategies, early-retirement scenarios, details of organizational restructuring implementations and the attendant reassignment of full-time equivalent (FTE) slots and other budget and staffing plans
Lead others within the division to accomplish the various tasks necessary to complete special projects
Monitor the status of the assigned project and deliver progress reports to the division chief
Actively participate in meetings with other team members to ensure that projects meet deadlines, goals and objectives
Gather necessary data, design user-friendly report formats, and report on each step of the project
Conduct or guide other team members in conducting research and review and analyze research data to determine the root cause of the issues and problems
Use the results of the analysis to direct the course of the project to achieve the desired results
Serve as a technical authority for multiple OCIO directorates on budget execution matters
Advise the division chief on the implications of various budget scenarios and recommend appropriate courses of action
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Develop operating plans and perform budget execution work involving the most difficult fund control activities for assigned budget accounts and object classes
Monitor transactions, reconcile financial accounts, perform complex financial analysis and cost projections, and prepare monthly reporting of financial transactions
Develop highly sophisticated or original databases or other systems (e.g., spreadsheets, graphs, other electronic systems) to analyze and consolidate budget data to report the status of obligations, expenditures, and funds for assigned accounts and object classes
Advise management officials in subordinate divisions and offices of trends toward over- and under-obligation of funds and work with managers to identify and implement options for resolving or reversing these trends
Prepare status of funds reports, reprogramming requests, gift funds estimates, and other ad-hoc fiscal reports required by the directorate
Assure the accuracy of data in the creation and reconciliation of financial reports and maintain an authoritative historical record of current and prior year budget execution for assigned budget accounts and object classes
Maintain constant awareness of financial operations and program developments in assigned areas during the operating year
Note, review and make recommendations as necessary on unusual transactions
Review requested forecasts of estimated requirements for the remainder of the fiscal year
Prepare special status reports on assigned activities or special accounts as required
Conduct annual year-end closing activities for assigned budget accounts and object classes and reconcile with accounting records
Requirements
Progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish an acceptable level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision
Knowledge of the Federal budget process and financial management practices and procedures including planning, formulation, justification and execution
Ability to perform budget analysis, formulation and presentation activities
Ability to perform budget preparation, financial forecasting, analysis and reporting
Ability to interact collaboratively with others across the organization and provide liaison support in consolidating or resolving high level financial matters
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing
Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government
Passion for the ideals of the American republic
Commitment to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee
Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Federally insured student loan repayment may be offered (subject to approval by the appropriate service unit)
Important Details
Schedule: Flexitime, Compflex
Appointment type: Permanent
Probationary period: One-year
Application deadline: 22 May 2026
Number of vacancies: 2
Application Process
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement
Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent)
Indicate the type of veterans' preference claimed in application materials and/or applicant profile and provide appropriate supporting documentation
Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214
Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form
If relying on education, provide only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
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