Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $70623 - $158322 Per Year

Job Summary: *PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the Budget Analyst position in OIG Mission Support located in Arlington, VA. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

Major Duties:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the full complement of the budget program and provide support and guidance in establishing and executing financial planning and analysis processes identifying and resolving issues consistent with industry best practices. Responsibilities involve programs, systems, functions, policies, and numerous critical issues associated with all phases of the budget analysis process and financial performance. Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 01/30/2026 will be considered. The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-9-13. The salary range for this position is $70,623.00 - $158,322.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Promotion potential to a GS-13 is at management's discretion. Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations. Formulates, reconciles, and executes the budget for the USPS Office of the Inspector General Forecasts budgetary operations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual cycle, ensuring alignment with agency financial goals. Prepares detailed narrative and quantitative budget justification estimates and statements for review. Analyzes budget activities (monthly, quarterly, and annually) of the agency to notify management of trends toward over-expenditure or under-utilization of funds. Recommends solutions to intricate budgetary problems and issues in all phases of budget administration. This includes reviewing, researching, and proposing alternative budget strategies. Assists with USPS budget and financial policies by implementing and monitoring policy regulations and providing guidance to OIG employees. Presents comprehensive financial information during various agency and external meetings, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND at least three years of specialized experience that includes supporting the annual budget forecasting, formulation, and execution to include planning, designing, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining an agency's budget; performing the full range of program planning functions such as developing budget objectives, estimating resource costs, and evaluating plan effectiveness; providing financial advice and consultation to agency staff on complex and sensitive budget matters; developing recommendations for new policy changes; experience with financial management systems to manage accounting and budget data. OR At least five years of specialized experience as a budget analyst, including supporting annual budget justification, formulation, and execution. Experience in program planning, developing budget objectives, estimating resource costs, and evaluating plan effectiveness. Proficient in providing financial advice on complex budget matters, developing policy recommendations, and managing accounting and budget data through financial management systems. Additionally, experienced in forecast modeling. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics from an accredited college or university Experience in developing solutions using Dynamic 365, and Power Platform suite of tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Dataverse) EVALUATION FACTORS You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume. Strong analytical skills, including expertise in payroll trend analysis, payroll projections, data modeling, and financial forecasting. Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of the budget process, such as formulation, justification, presentation, and execution. Experience in performing reconciliations, analyzing information, identifying problems and resolutions, and making budget execution recommendations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, presenting concise and well-considered suggestions to leadership and other agency personnel. Proficiency in creating budget tables and writing narratives to support agency congressional budget justifications. Advanced skills in Excel, Microsoft Products, Power BI, and AI Tools to include the use of AI Prompting. You will no longer be considered for this position if you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. You will no longer be considered for this announcement if your resume exceeds the two-page limit. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date, 01/30/2026, to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-30