Budget Analyst - DIRECT HIRE
Federal Highway Administration
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LEAD BUDGET ANALYST
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Department of Defense
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Salary
$100,602 - $130,786
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-11 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lead budget analyst at a military medical center in Tacoma, Washington, where you'll oversee daily financial operations, manage team workloads, review budget plans, and prepare various reports to ensure everything runs smoothly.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in budgeting and finance who enjoys leading a team and providing guidance in a structured government environment.
The role involves monitoring controls and offering training to staff on financial matters.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience in budget planning, forecasting, and resolving budgetary issues
- Experience coaching or training team members on financial tasks
- Ability to manage daily fund control activities and balance workloads
- Skills in reviewing and consolidating budget estimates for accuracy
- Proficiency in preparing daily, monthly, annual, and special financial reports
- Knowledge of monitoring internal controls to spot discrepancies in programs and budgets
- U.S. citizenship required for this Direct Hire position at GS-11 level
Full Job Description
About the Position: This position is located in the Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington. Tacoma is a diverse city nestled between Seattle and the state capital of Olympia.
Tacoma is located on the shores of Commencement Bay, within pristine eyesight of Mount Rainier.
World-class museums, hotels and theaters draw thousands to downtown Tacoma while the shores of the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier inspire outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy the mild climate.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
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).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with budget planning and forecasting; analyzing and resolving budgetary problems; and coaching or training team members.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Major Duties:
- Manages daily activities that support overall fund control
- Assigns, distributes and balances daily workload within limits established by the supervisor
- Reviews and consolidates budget estimates through assessment of validity of assumptions
- Oversees and coordinates the preparation of a variety of daily, monthly, annual and special reports
- Monitors the department's internal controls to identify discrepancies in program and budget planning
- Provides budget and financial management training and advice to the organization's staff
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