Senior Budget Analyst

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The Office of Budget’s Execution Team is hiring a Senior Budget Analyst (GS-0560-13/14 - from $117,962 to $181,216 annually) in Washington, DC. Apply today by visiting https://www.usajobs.gov/job/792355800 (open to U.S. Citizens), selecting “Washington, District of Columbia” as the location and the grade level(s) most applicable to your level of education/experience. Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to fhwafinancialcareers@dot.gov using the subject “Senior Budget Analyst.” This job announcement closes on 11/22/2024 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration). 

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The selectee will be responsible for drafting and routing Apportionment requests (SF132s) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB); reviewing and reconciling Reports on Budget Executions (SF-133s); interpreting public law and translating legal language into applicable accounting transactions; analyzing and reconciling complex data sets; and working collaboratively both within FWHA and with external agencies and partners.

As a Senior Budget Analyst, you will:

• Analyze and assess matters with budgetary, funding, and/or policy implications for FHWA programs and activities.
• Guide and advise operating officials on overall financial management issues when planning proposed programs and special projects.
• Provide technical assistance, financial data, calculations, information, and responses to questions to various interested parties, including other FHWA employees, FHWA Division Offices, State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs), FHWA leadership, Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and congressional staff.
• Evaluate financial and program information needs and provide data and analyses to management.
• Apportion funding and distribute obligation limitation among the States and programs in accordance with any relevant authorization laws, appropriations acts, continuing appropriations resolutions, and any other applicable laws.
• Provide technical assistance on legislative proposals that impact FHWA programs, including authorization/extension proposals, appropriations bills, and other highway funding bills.

The ideal candidate enjoys implementing novel programs using established budgetary, financial, and accounting principles.

Additionally, the ideal candidate is motivated and self-reliant professional who is willing to learn and adapt to change while enjoying flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-career professional looking to expand their knowledge and experience in budgeting, data analysis, problem solving, and working in teams with diverse stakeholders.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and FHWA's Headquarters are in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington, DC. Situated on the Anacostia River, the Navy Yard area has been making a name for itself these past few years. It combines a mix of dining, shopping, and loads of outdoor activities. Adjacent to the WMATA Metrorail's Green Line, Headquarters is next door to Nationals Ballpark; Audi Field (home of the DC United soccer team); indoor and outdoor dining and shopping; urban green space; a growing walkable residential community; and multiple leisure options.

Find USDOT and FHWA's Headquarters at 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast in downtown Washington, DC.