Lead Budget Analyst

Lead Budget Analyst

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): McClellan, California

Salary Range: $99218 - $153382 Per Year

Job Summary: The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Defense Microelectronics Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for leading budget analyst teams by coaching staff in problem-solving methodologies, distributing workloads based on skill levels, monitoring work progress, and coordinating training programs.

Major Duties:

• This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a Lead Budget Analyst at the NH-0560-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: - Manages comprehensive budget operations for DMEA activities and customer programs, overseeing the proper application of over $1B in funding across multiple appropriations, reimbursements, transfers, revolving funds, and General Terms & Conditions Agreements while processing over 350 purchase request actions annually. - Leads budget analyst teams by coaching staff in problem-solving methodologies, distributing workloads based on skill levels, monitoring work progress, and coordinating training programs to ensure timely accomplishment of organizational objectives. - Conducts advanced financial analysis and reporting including monthly financial operations analysis, out-year cost projections, and impact assessments of funding changes to support executive decision-making and mission efficiency. - Provides expert advisory services to the Budget Officer, Comptroller, and senior leadership on budgetary and financial matters, including technical assistance on complex funding issues, program revisions, and strategic financial planning. - Represents DMEA by attending budget and program review meetings with outside customer agencies and commercial customer companies. Provides expert financial reporting and advice during inter-agency budget discussions and reviews. - Manages specialized financial programs including the organization's travel program, Government Travel Card (GTC) program oversight, and compliance with the GT&C program for operations with outside agencies and customers.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the NH-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting principles, accounting standards, and financial management practices, such as multi-appropriation funding streams, reimbursable agreements, General Terms & Conditions (GT&C) requirements and related processes. 2. Demonstrate strong leadership skills to oversee budget analyst teams, including the ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff in problem-solving methodologies and team-building techniques. 3. Conducting sophisticated financial analyses involving out-year projections, impact assessments of funding changes, and performing detailed variance analysis to support efficient mission execution and resource optimization. 4. Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills to effectively brief senior leadership, defend budget requests during negotiations, and represent DMEA in inter-agency discussions. 5. Knowledge of financial management systems, general ledger accounting, and automated interfaces with organizations. 6. Managing system integrations, resolve technical issues, and oversee specialized programs such as Government Travel Card (GTC) administration and travel management while ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date 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. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. 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://www.usajobs.gov, 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. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12899960 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-03-16