Senior Budget Analyst

Position Overview Title: Senior Budget Analyst. Location: Washington, DC. Security clearance required: A Secret (interim clearance may be used to begin work). This position is contingent upon award of contract for BPA Call. Closing date: July 22, 2026. Position Description The purpose of the Third‑Party Contract is to advise SAO leadership and INL program teams on a range of resources for each country or thematic program in their portfolio. The analyst will work with SAO leadership to develop bureau‑wide budget requests and appropriated INCLE allocations, justify them to Department leadership and OMB, and complete all pre‑obligation reporting requirements for appropriated funds managed by INL. This role drafts and shepherds approval packages through clearance to secure INL senior leadership, Department, and OMB approval for INCLE funds. The analyst maintains relationships with other divisions in SAO, INL program teams, F/FAO, and contacts in regional or functional bureaus. The analyst prepares responses to F, FAO, Regional Bureaus, OMB, and Congress covering INL’s allocation and programming of funding. Period of Performance One (01) year from award with an option to extend for six (06) months, subject to performance, need, and funding. Duties & Responsibilities Serves as senior expert for budget planning and advises division leadership for a foreign assistance account allocated approximately $1.4 billion annually; independently develops budget justifications, programming memos, and reprogramming actions; and leads implementation of internal financial controls. Identifies and resolves complex funding problems; makes authoritative recommendations on resource allocation, budget execution strategies, and financial management improvements typically accepted without significant change by senior leadership. Leads coordination with mid‑level and senior program office colleagues on funding requests; serves as bureau lead and subject matter expert working with other budget and foreign affairs personnel throughout the Department, other agencies, OMB, and Congress. Provides advice and guidance to division leadership and stakeholders on budget and financial management matters; analyzes and interprets OMB directives and federal guidelines; drafts budgetary policies, procedures, and instructions for bureau‑wide application. Tracks, analyzes, presents, and reports on multi‑year appropriations and pipelines to the Department, OMB, Congress, and oversight entities; prepares periodic and ad hoc budget implementation reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders. Leads financial briefings to senior office and bureau management; prepares materials for Congressional and OMB hearings and responses to Congressional questions; participates in resource‑focused meetings with bureau leadership, OMB, and Congressional staff. Conducts comprehensive reviews, audits, and monitoring of funds control activities; ensures compliance with appropriations law and regulations; develops and implements financial standard operating procedures and oversight guidelines. Implements and oversees monitoring and control systems to ensure funds are obligated and as approved; ensures effective internal controls are in place to prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement. Minimum Qualifications U.S. Citizen. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two to ten years’ experience at the equivalent GS‑12 or higher level; or an Associate’s degree with a minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience at the equivalent GS‑12 or higher level. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; strong multi‑tasking and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience working with the Department of State. Master’s degree from an accredited institution and two to ten years of experience at the equivalent GS‑13 or higher level; or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of eleven (11) years of experience at the equivalent GS‑13 or higher level. At least two years of experience in providing budget analysis and/or financial management in a foreign assistance setting. Demonstrated experience of obligating mechanisms and foreign assistance awards. Demonstrated experience with international organizations or multilateral settings. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs focused on drug control and/or criminal justice, or other foreign assistance programs. Level of Effort Core hours: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day. Equivalent to Budget Analyst Level 4. Position Location Physical location: INL/SAO/AC office at State Annex 1 (SA‑01), Columbia Plaza, 2401 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20520. Clearance Requirement A Secret security clearance is required. Contractor may begin working with an interim Secret clearance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr creativecorrections