Senior Budget Analyst

Posting number: 26-FI-GSC-0001

Department: Government Services Cluster

Division: GSC-DC Department of Environment

Job classification: Budget Analyst (Senior)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources
POSITION SERIES: DS-560
POSITION GRADE: DS-13  
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: April 8, 2026
TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None 
NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more
AGENCY:  Government Services Cluster
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent           
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
 
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government Services Cluster (GSC), Department of Energy and Environment  (DOEE). The incumbent serves as the budget subject matter expert for the organizational entity and is responsible for formulating, justifying, monitoring, and developing process improvement strategies for budgets within their assigned agency department.  Duties include, but are not limited to: collaborating with program managers and internal stakeholders to assist in developing the total agency budget; validating the accuracy and adequacy of budget requests submitted; leading the development, execution, analysis and evaluation of the program's annual budget; performing budget analysis of total budgets to prepare quarterly Financial Reviews Process (FRP); analyzing, monitoring, and tracking expenses to determine whether additional funds are required for specific areas or whether funds can be reprogrammed; conducting requisite research to substantiate budget recommendations and provide explanations for variances; and providing resolution of the most difficult and complex resource management funding problems and broad-reaching matters presented by lower-grade analyst. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of duties

Five (5) years of progressive experience performing duties related to the work of the position to be filled such as formulating and developing budgets; possessing expert knowledge of budgetary administration, policy and regulations; and resolving complex budget issues. 

Qualifications

Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Supplemental information

STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI):

Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.

COVID-19 VACCINATION: 

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.

 
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT:
 
Employment with the OCFO is at will.  However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.
 
EEO STATEMENT: 
 
The OCFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
 
HOW TO APPLY: 

All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application at cfo.dc.gov. (