Budget Analyst

Job Title

Budget Analyst

Duties

As a Budget Analyst, you will:

1. Perform duties in planning, analysis, formulation, justification, presentation and execution of the PSA budget. Provide expert advice to management and recommend policies and internal operating procedures for budget execution. Implement approved policies and procedures and evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness in meeting PSA needs and in complying with relevant law and regulation.
2. Review and analyze PSA current and long-range operating and management programs and related fiscal requirements. Develop systems and procedures for annual budget estimates and detailed supporting fiscal data and narrative justification, ensuring accuracy, adequacy and compliance with PSA and federal standards and requirements. Draft proposed appropriations language, prepare budget testimony and respond to requests for information during the budget presentation and review processes. Recommend methods of presentation and defense to maximize articulation of PSA programs and justification of resource requirements.
3. Analyze pending legislation or other external actions in the courts or criminal justice system, or internal program proposals that may affect PSA funding. Develop funding estimates, perform cost benefit analyses or other studies and advise management on optimum funding strategies and alternatives.
4. Develop systems and procedures for and manage execution of the approved PSA budget. Ensure that funds are expended in accordance with applicable law and regulation and congressional intent. During execution, identify issues such as legal compliance, funds availability, or scheduling of disbursements and resolve or recommend resolution. Analyze trends in expenditures and make recommendations for cost reduction, increased efficiency or revised funding levels.
5. Responsible for the timely preparation of a variety of regular and special reports for use by PSA management and to respond to external requirements of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Department of Treasury, the General Accounting Office (GAO) and other federal agencies. Ensure accuracy, adequacy and responsiveness to reporting requirements.