Budget Analyst

Joining the Secret Service, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Division will allow you to serve as the focal point for the resolution of difficult and complex financial resource management problems which impact the programs of the U.S. Secret Service. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

The selectee will serve as a Budget Analyst in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Division. Typical work assignments include: Prepares the annual budget call and other requests for budget information. Provides advice and assistance to managers in the development and presentation of budget requests and supporting documentation. Develop policy guidance, procedural instructions, and formats to assist program managers in planning and estimating funding needs that are incorporated into the total Service budget. As required, drafts and issues interpretations of Departmental and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) budgetary guidance. Reviews and edits budget requests and justifications submitted by program managers for adequacy, consistency with overall budget plans, and conformance with Department of Homeland Security, Treasury, OMB, and Congressional requirements. Analyzes estimates for assigned organization(s) and/or the overall budget or major segments to identify imbalances among program areas, eliminate duplication of program functions, and reconcile estimates with current and anticipated funding levels. Changes or recommendations to proposed estimates that are inconsistent with or conflict with regulatory guidelines and policy objectives. Monitors the execution (e.g., obligation and expenditure of funds) of the budget for the total Service and/or one or more of its major program areas through review of written documents (e.g., procurement requests), examination of accounting records, and interaction with program managers. Prepares a variety of reports covering the status of funding for the entire Service and provides managers with periodic information on expenses and obligations incurred. Advises program staff on the need to resolve funding issues and presents formal briefings on factors that impact the budget process. Develop detailed, complex strategies and narrative and statistical materials for the Service's budget and programs for use by top management officials scheduled to meet with DHS and OMB officials or appear before Congressional appropriations committees. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the agency's mission by performing a wide variety of administrative and analytical duties related to budget formulation, justification, presentation, execution, and review of financial status for the U.S. Secret Service. This Budget Analyst position starts at a salary of $102,415, GS-12 step 1, with a promotion potential to $158,322, GS 13 Step 10.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a top-secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit a financial disclosure report. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.