Budget Analyst

Job Details Servicing Personnel Office/Unit: Office of Human Resources (OHR) Position Series: DS-560 Position Grade: DS-09/11/12 IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: June 16, 2026 Tour of Duty: To Be Determined Area of Consideration: Unlimited Promotion Potential: DS-12 No. of Vacancies: One (1) or more Agency: Government Operations Cluster Duration of Appointment: Permanent Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit. Brief Description of Duties This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Government Operations Cluster (GOC), Office of Finance and Resource Management (OFRM). The incumbent will have responsibility for formulating, justifying, monitoring and developing process improvement strategies for budgets within their assigned agency's department. Duties include, but are not limited to: validating the accuracy of budget requests; providing recommendations and accurate budget projections; coordinating with program managers and other financial personnel to provide sustainable justification for requests; ensuring that the budgets of assigned program operations are expended in a manner that achieves program goals, meets established criteria, and regulatory compliance; providing continuous oversight of the program's expenditure of approved funds; developing guidance and tools to make proper budgetary formulations, execution determinations, and planning decisions; and assessing the impact of revised budget execution policy and timetables. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Two (2) years of progressive experience performing duties related to the work of the position to be filled such as formulating, justifying, monitoring, coordinating and approving budget requests; and preparing reports, analysis, and justifications related to funding matters. Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position. Statement on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. 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Official Code section 2-1401.01 et seq., the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above, protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Notice of Background Investigation and Penalties for False Statements Employment with the OCFO is subject to the completion and satisfactory result of a background investigation conducted by the OCFO. 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