Budget Analyst

Summary This position is located in the Office of the Managing Director (OMD), Financial Operations Center (FOC), Budget Center at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington, DC.RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Duties Help Serves as a senior subject matter expert responsible for the strategic formulation, justification, execution, analysis, and monitoring of complex, agency-wide, multi-year, multi-fund budgets, including both appropriated and non-appropriated sources, supporting FCC programs across multiple Bureaus and Offices. Leads the development of the Commission's annual and multi-year budget submissions, operating plans, spending plans, and reprogramming proposals for submission to OMB, Congress, and senior FCC leadership. Provides authoritative interpretation and application of appropriations law, OMB circulars, apportionment, and fiscal policy guidance, advising leadership on their implications for agency programs and operations. Analyzes complex budget execution data to identify trends, risks, and funding imbalances; develops and recommends high-impact solutions to ensure fiscal integrity and optimal resource utilization. Conducts advanced cost analyses, financial modeling, and long-range resource planning to support executive-level strategic planning and policy decisions. Serves as the principal advisor to Bureau and Office leadership on budget formulation and execution strategies, resolving complex funding issues that cross organizational and functional boundaries. Reviews and certifies funding availability for all procurement actions, interagency agreements, reimbursable agreements, and high-impact personnel actions, ensuring compliance with fiscal statutes, such as the Anti-Deficiency Act (ADA). Collaborates closely with the OMD FO Financial Reporting and Compliance Group to align budget formulation and execution with actual expenditures in the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, like the ADA. Utilizes expert knowledge of the USSGL accounts to perform specific, and often complex, adjustments to align actual expenditures in the USSGL with approved budget authority and regulatory requirements. Prepares detailed financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements derived from the general ledger, financial systems, and the Budget Estimates to Congress. Leads resolution of highly sensitive and unprecedented budgetary issues involving competing priorities, statutory constraints, and external scrutiny. Represents the Budget Center in senior-level meetings, briefings, and negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, including OMB and other federal agencies. Prepares authoritative briefings, white papers, and decision memoranda for senior executives, clearly articulating complex budgetary issues and recommended courses of action. Provides technical leadership and mentoring to junior budget staff, contributing to the development of agency-wide budget policy, procedures, and best practices. Independently manages FCC's budget data entries and reviews in OMB MAX system to include President's Budget, Budget Data Requests, Quarterly Outlay Reports. Independently reviews and completes edit checks for budgetary accounts in FCC's trial balances. Independently manages the review of SF133, Report on Budget Execution. Performs other budgetary duties, as assigned, in a timely manner. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. US Citizenship. May serve a one year probationary period (if applicable). Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation. If selected, a financial disclosure statement may be required. Current/former federal employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade/status. Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status. Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria. See "Qualifications". Qualifications Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees asking to be considered under Merit Promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Candidates must meet all of the specialized experience requirements outlined below in order to be deemed as qualified. Specialized ExperienceGS-13 IN ORDER TO BE DEEMED AS QUALIFIED, CANDIDATES MUST HAVE ONE YEAR OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL IN THE FEDERAL SERVICE. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS: 1. Experience analyzing, formulating and executing complex budgets. 2. Experience leading the development of detailed budget justifications and spending plans. 3. Experience conducting complex cost analyses, workload projections, and financial modeling. 4. Experience preparing and delivering budget related briefings, presentations, and written analyses for senior executives. 5. Experience understanding and working with general ledger accounting. 6. Experience interpreting and developing budgetary guidance. GS-14 IN ORDER TO BE DEEMED AS QUALIFIED, CANDIDATES MUST HAVE ONE YEAR OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO THE GS-13 GRADE LEVEL IN THE FEDERAL SERVICE. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEFINED AS: 1. Experience providing authoritative budgetary analysis and guidance to senior leadership. 2. Experience analyzing, formulating and executing complex budgets. 3. Experience leading the development of detailed budget justifications and spending plans. 4. Experience conducting complex cost analyses, workload projections, and financial modeling. 5. Experience preparing and delivering budget related briefings, presentations, and written analyses for senior executives. 6. Experience leading the development of annual and multi-year budget submissions. 7. Experience analyzing complex budget execution data to identify trends, risks, and funding imbalances. 8. Experience understanding and working with general ledger accounting. 9. Experience interpreting and developing budgetary guidance. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education If applicable, see "Qualifications". Additional information EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance Other: - Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job. - If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year. - In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position. NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209.HR REVIEW At the time of application you are required to take an external skills-based assessment which is based upon government-wide recognized competencies and consistent with OPM Merit Hiring Plan requirements and the Chance to Compete Act. Should you receive a passing score of 70 or higher, your application will be reviewed by HR to determine if you meet the OPM qualification requirements for this position. COMPETENCIESOral Communication Written Communication Attention to Detail Problem Solving Interpersonal Skills Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Created: 2026-03-06