Budget Analyst

This position is part of the Office of Science

• Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Budget Analyst, you will lead coordination and tracking of funding obligations, coordination on project management and serve as the Point of Contact for BES research facilities progress.

The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.

S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a. Budget Analyst, you will: Formulate and Justify Multi-Year Budgets: Plans, develops, and integrates multi-year, multimillion-dollar budget requests, spending forecasts, and justifications for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with congressional legislation and DOE priorities.

Manage and Monitor Budget Execution: Oversees the daily and long-term execution of approved funds, tracking obligations, expenditures, and financial plans to prevent over- or under-spending and maintain fiscal control. Resolve Funding Discrepancies and Reprogram Funds: Identifies financial variances, evaluates cost-effectiveness, and develops corrective solutions-such as reprogramming requests, apportionments, and supplemental allotments-to address shifting program requirements.

Advise Leadership and Provide Technical Guidance: Serves as a technical authority to senior management and program staff, providing expert policy interpretation, financial recommendations, and technical guidance on complex budgetary issues. Defend Budgets and Lead Stakeholder Communications: Prepares and delivers executive-level briefings, reports, and testimonies to defend budgetary strategies and represent program interests before leadership, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and external oversight entities.

GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Performing budget analysis for significant programs or organizational units, involving multiple phases of the budget cycle.

AND Interpreting and applying financial regulations, policies, and guidelines to ensure compliance and resolve budgetary issues. GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Leading and conducting budget analyses across all phases of the budgetary process for multi-million dollar programs or organizational components. AND Developing, evaluating, and implementing budget policies, procedures, and strategies that have a significant impact on an organization's financial operations and program objectives.

NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 or GS-14 levels. "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 Ameri. Corps); 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 and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.