Budget Analyst

Summary This position is part of the Office of Federal Energy Management Programs, Department of Energy. As a Budget Analyst, you will provide strategic vision for long-rang, multi million-dollar budget and ensure the effective integration of program and budget planning. This includes strategies for FEMP's unique authorities through the Skaags Amendment (42 USC §8287d). Responsibilities As a Budget Analyst, you will: Provide expert budgetary analysis across all phases of the budget process for assigned DOE programs, including formulation, justification, presentation, and execution. Evaluate and approve methodologies for budget and spending forecasts, offering technical guidance to improve projection accuracy, and overseeing program budgeting activities to ensure efficient funding use. Manage the execution of approved budgets for major DOE programs, reviewing and designing corrective actions for deviations, and informing senior management of financial health and funding impacts. Contribute significantly to long-range strategic planning and performance metrics for complex budgetary activities, preparing and presenting budget briefings to senior officials. Represent the program in budget reviews and briefings, justifying budgetary strategies and decisions to senior DOE management and external stakeholders. Develop and implement programmatic policies and guidelines for other budget analysts and financial staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Reviewing and analyzing legal requirements for funding types, and appropriations law to advise senior management on critical budget matters; AND Working in financial systems to generate financial reports, input data to manage funding, and troubleshoot; AND Managing data collection and forecasting analysis "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates. Equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://www.energy.gov/hc/department-energy-reasonable-accommodation-program Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov.