Budget Analyst

About This Role

The Budget Analyst is responsible for a range of functions within financial management, including budget formulation, budget execution, administrative management, systems accounting, and serving as a technical advisor. This position is located in the Business, Innovation & Technology office of Finance Administration, at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Under Secretary for Science and Research, Smithsonian Institution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct budget formulation by performing detailed analyses of annual funding requirements to estimate the internal operational needs of the program
• Analyze and evaluate the budget by monitoring expenditures, preparing analytical reports, and recommending remedial actions as necessary
• Develop cost data reports for assigned programs while working closely with the Budget Officer
• Develop policies, procedures, and guidance for the execution of budget formulation and overall financial management

Requirements

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service

For this position, specialized experience is defined as performing budget formulation, budget execution, administrative management, systems accounting, and providing technical advice in compliance with Federal regulations, guidance, and policy directives.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave
• Holidays
• Health/life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Excellent retirement program options
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long Term Care Insurance

Important Details

• Schedule: Full-time, Permanent
• Appointment type: Permanent - Federal
• Recruitment Incentive: may be authorized for this position; approval is contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.
• Travel Required: Not required
• Supervisory status: No
• Federal service type: Competitive Service
• Drug test: No
• Security clearance: Other
• Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
• Background check type: Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness

Application Process

• Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.