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BUDGET ANALYST

Defense Information Systems Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322

per year

Closes

April 8, 2026More DOD jobs →

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves creating and managing budgets for defense communication programs, analyzing costs and benefits, and advising leaders on smart financial decisions in a high-security government setting.

It's ideal for someone with experience in federal budgeting who thrives in detailed analytical work and can handle sensitive information.

The role supports White House communications at a military base in Washington, D.C., requiring top-level security clearance.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience equivalent to GG-12 level in developing, formulating, or executing program budgets
  • Proficiency in conducting cost-benefit analyses and fiscal forecasting
  • Ability to advise senior leadership on financial matters and program modifications
  • Experience preparing budgetary reports and using statistical/analytical techniques for audits and projections
  • Eligibility for DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance via Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
  • Approval for Presidential Support Duty (Yankee White - Category II)
  • Familiarity with federal accounting systems and monitoring transaction data from other agencies

Full Job Description

This position is in the Administrative Support Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

This position is for DISA White House Communications Agency at Bolling AFB, Washington D.C.

This is an Excepted Service position and does not confer eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.

If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-13 level, your resume must describe at least one year of experience and that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower (GG-12) grade level in the federal service and demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience in developing, formulating, or executing program budgets, conducting cost-benefit analyses, or advising senior leadership on fiscal matters.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume.

All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Additionally, prior to reporting for duty the selectee must be found eligible for a DoD Top Secret security clearance with access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI) based upon a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) AND be approved for Presidential Support Duty in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 5210.55 (Yankee White - Category II, minimum).

Major Duties:

  • Develops budget estimates, cost-benefit analyses, and forecasts for multi-year programs. Advises senior staff and program managers on the most advantageous financial actions.
  • Prepares various written and electronic budgetary reports to document funding, provide historical context, and present current fiscal year information, while adapting to changing program goals, funding, and new financial legislation.
  • Uses statistical and analytical techniques for projections, forecasts, trend and gap analysis, and other assessments to analyze problems, conduct audits, and recommend program modifications.
  • Provides budgetary and accounting data for audits by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Department of Defense Inspector General (DOD IG), and Defense Information Systems Agency Inspector General (DISA IG).
  • Monitors transaction data received from other services and agencies for posting into the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) accounting system.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/1/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CES-DISA-1294962-26AA