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Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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BUDGET ANALYST

Defense Media Activity

Department of Defense

Fresh

Salary

$70,623 - $111,087

per year

Closes

January 26, 2026

GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing budgets, travel programs, and financial compliance for a defense media agency, including preparing budget estimates, handling travel arrangements, and overseeing credit card programs.

A good fit would be someone with experience in financial analysis or administrative support in government settings, who is detail-oriented and comfortable with rules and reporting.

It suits those who enjoy organizing operations and providing training to staff.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including reviewing financial compliance, fund status reports, and account availability
  • Master's degree or equivalent graduate education (or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B./J.D. if related)
  • Combination of less than one year of specialized experience and more than one year of graduate education totaling at least 100% of requirements
  • Experience in paid or unpaid roles, including volunteer work that builds relevant competencies
  • Ability to provide transcripts if using education to qualify
  • Proficiency in managing travel and credit card programs, including training and compliance monitoring

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Media Activity.

The incumbent will be responsible for the development and preparation of the budget estimates and the annual operating program goals for five years and beyond the current budget year.

You may qualify at the GS-09, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service: Reviewing compliance with internal and higher authority financial rules and regulations, reviewing various reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations, and reviewing accounts for availability of funds.

B. I have successfully completed a Masters or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. OR C.

You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B.

You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12.

Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages.

The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Major Duties:

As a BUDGET ANALYST at the GS-0560-9 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as the Activity Point of Contact (POC) for Temporary Duty (TDY) travel with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), Travel Assistance Center (TAC), Travel Management Company (TMC), and the Per Diem, Travel, and Transportation Allowance Committee.

Exercise responsibility for the day-to-day operations, administration, maintenance and internal controls in support of the DMA DTS program. Establish and maintain the Tier II DTS Help Desk.

Provide Agency-wide DTS training.

Monitor entries in the DTS compliance tool on the Travel Explorer (TraX)/Passport website and ensure travelers, Non-DTS Entry Agents (NDEAs), and AOs are taking necessary actions to resolve outstanding compliance issues.

Serve as the GTCC Program Manager. Exercise responsibility for the day-to-day operations, administration, maintenance and internal controls in support of the DMA GTCC program.

Provide Agency-wide GTCC training. Serve as the Activity Debt Management Monitor (DMM).

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DMA-26-12862378-MP