Budget Officer

As a Budget Officer at the NHsome of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the principal advisor to Comptroller leadership on budget formulation execution resource allocation fiscal planning and funding strategies affecting agency-wide operations.
• Leads the development integration and execution of the agencys budget program including formulation forecasting financial analysis spend planning and funding recommendations.
• Provides executive-level analyses briefings and decision-support products to senior leadership on budgetary fiscal and resource management matters.
• Develops budget estimates funding requirements projections and financial models to support strategic planning and mission execution.
• Ensures compliance with appropriations law fiscal statutes Department of Defense financial management policies and applicable federal regulations.
• Analyzes financial data funding trends and execution performance to identify risks opportunities and resource requirements.
• Oversees the preparation and presentation of budget submissions financial reports congressional inquiries unfunded requirements and program review documentation.
• Leads continuous process improvement initiatives to strengthen financial management practices internal controls reporting capabilities and operational efficiencies.
• Supervises a team of financial management professionals by assigning and evaluating work establishing priorities providing coaching and mentorship and developing workforce capabilities.
• Exercises supervisory authorities including performance management leave administration hiring recommendations employee development disciplinary actions and workforce planning.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex financial issues and ensure effective stewardship of government resources.
• Represents the Comptroller organization in meetings working groups audits inspections and senior-level forums.
• Performs supervisory and program management responsibilities necessary to support mission accomplishment and organizational objectives.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Selective Service requirements apply. Please visit for more information
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by required background investigation
• Must obtain/maintain Top Secret security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated position: Yes
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exemp
• Position requires Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) Program certification.

You may qualify at the NH-04 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

1. Leading budget formulation execution and financial management activities for a federal organization.
2. Advising senior leadership on funding fiscal law resource allocation and budgetary matters.
3. Developing budget estimates financial forecasts and analytical products to support decision-making.
4. Interpreting and applying appropriations law federal budget guidance and financial management regulations.
5. Supervising personnel managing workload priorities and evaluating employee performance.
6. Preparing and delivering executive-level briefings reports and recommendations to senior officials.
7. Identifying financial risks and implementing corrective actions to improve organizational performance.