Department of State Headquarters

Lead Budget Analyst

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Seniority: Lead / management
Stated salary: $143,913 – $187,093 per year
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 6 Nov 2026

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Summary

This position is in the Department of State (DOS), Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), Deputy Comptroller for Bureau Financial Support Services (BFSS), Foreign Assistance and Independent Accounts Directorate (FAIA), within the Office of Foreign Assistance Financial Services (FAFS) or the Office of Economic and Public Diplomacy Financial Services (EPFS).

Duties

Leads budget formulation and execution activities, including developing financial plans, analyzing funding requirements, and monitoring the use of appropriated funds.
Evaluates financial data, funding allocations, and budget execution to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and financial management policies.
Leads a team of budget analysts by distributing assignments, monitoring workload, providing technical guidance, and reviewing work products for accuracy and compliance.
Conducts financial analyses and evaluates program performance, funding trends, and resource utilization to develop recommendations for management.
Coordinates with program officials and financial management personnel to resolve budgetary issues, communicate financial requirements, and support resource allocation decisions.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience developing annual and multi-year budget estimates, financial plans, and budget justification materials for programs, projects, and/or appropriations. Experience monitoring the execution of appropriated funds and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, Department regulations and financial management policies. Experience developing standard operating procedures and improving budget policies, financial regulations, and analytical methodologies. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

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