Budget Analyst
These positions are located at a National Park Service unit and are responsible for performing a variety of substantive budgeting functions. Applicant Limit: Open to the first 100 applicants or until 07/24/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
As a Budget Analyst, you will perform the following duties: Prepares, recommends, and justifies the allocation of funds. Reviews and analyzes financial plans and summaries prepared for comparison of budgets to allowances. Establishes and maintain current and functional control records of allocation and authorizations. Formulates and establishes effective and sound control procedures to ensure control of obligations. Provides technical and policy guidance to customers and leadership. Reviews report of unobligated balances and prepares status and justification reports. Investigates and reviews reports of indicated violations. Develops and maintains manual instructions for field use. Provides technical assistance and training to program managers. Schedules and directs required financial reviews. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service); with few exceptions as outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement who have had a break in service of less than one year, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointments. Time-in-grade does not apply to new excepted service appointments. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Selectees will be required to serve a 1-year probationary or 2 year trial period, during which fitness and continued employment that advances the public interest will be evaluated.