Recent Graduate - Budget Analyst
Summary
Entry-level budget analyst role supporting financial planning and reporting for a U.S. government agency, using standard budgetary methods to track expenditures and revenues.
For more information, click Pathways Programs, State Apprenticeship Programs, Other Apprenticeship Programs or Career One Stop. This is an appointment under the DOL Recent Graduates program. The program duration is one year. Upon successful completion of the program and at the agency's discretion, the appointee may be converted to a term or permanent position in the competitive service.
This is a career ladder progression position; the incumbent will serve in a developmental capacity, wherein the work is less complex in nature and the supervisor or a senior level employee provides specific instruction and guidance. For the GS-07 level: Uses accepted budgetary methods and techniques to check the accuracy and consistency of data related to obligations, expenditures, revenues, and reimbursements. Determines whether funds are being used on a timely basis to support the organization's mission and objectives in accordance with the annual work plan. With guidance from higher-graded analysts or supervisors, performs or assists with budgetary assignments. Participates in efforts regarding long and short-range financial planning for assigned organizations and may participate on teams or committees to discuss budget planning, management, policies, and procedures. Participates in preparing recurring reports and conducts preliminary research for special projects or other data requests. Performs other duties as assigned. For the GS-09 level: Uses accepted budgetary methods and techniques to check the accuracy and consistency of data related to obligations, expenditures, revenues, and reimbursements. Determines whether funds are being used on a timely basis to support the organization's mission and objectives in accordance with the annual work plan. Provides budgetary support for assigned programs, divisions, or sub-agencies. Performs or assists with budgetary assignments in efforts regarding long and short-range financial planning for assigned organizations and may participate on teams or committees to discuss budget planning, management, policies, and procedures. Assists in preparing recurring reports and conducts preliminary research for special projects or other data requests. Performs other duties as assigned.