Budget Analyst - Full Performance

WE ARE THE NRO

For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.

Learn more at NRO.gov.

Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO

U.S. Citizenship is required

You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing

You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations

You will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, and must certify under penalty of perjury that the documentation you submit is true and correct. In limited circumstances, a reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons may be granted as legally required.

Where You Will Work

Are you a financial mastermind? Are you a business, finance or accounting major looking for an exciting challenge? Does analyzing, formulating and defending multi-year budgets for reconnaissance satellite systems to ensure the safety and security of the United States interest you? Does a career with an “out of this world” mission sound fascinating?

If so, the NRO is looking for you!

The NRO Cadre is looking for aspiring professionals for our Developmental Program supporting our Financial Career Field. As an entry level Budget Analyst(GG-7 - 9), occupational series 0560, you will receive training and guidance to prepare them to support the full performance level duties listed below. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.

This is a full time position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.

Who May Apply

This position is open to the public.

Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated in this announcement. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current Federal government employees. If selected for the position, Federal government employees will transition laterally at their current grade level and step.

Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.

The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.

Position Summary

Budget analysts are critical to the NRO's ability to deliver cutting edge technology and emerging capabilities to the Warfighter and Intelligence Community. Working in every office within the NRO, at every level, budget analysts work hand-in-hand with their contracting and technical counterparts to enable the development and procurement of mission enabling systems while ensuring they have the financial resources required for mission success. As a budget analyst, you will analyze, distill, and transform financial, schedule, and performance data from multiple sources into the products that are essential to program managers and NRO leadership. On a day-to-day basis, you will leverage your expertise to exercise core NRO financial processes to include the preparation of congressional budget justification materials, managing funding appropriated by Congress and provided by other government organizations, and working closely with NRO and Industry counterparts to ensure seamless execution of the NRO mission in a dynamic environment.

What You Will Be Doing

Performing work in all phases of budget administration, including formulation of budgets to support plans, programs and activities; execution of budgets; and, presenting and justifying budget estimates.

Performing budget execution through development of program spend plans, creation of funding documents, monitoring/analysis of contractor performance providing assessments/recommendations to management.

Preparing multi-year program funding strategies through budget formulation, consistent with program cost estimates, in support of future budget requests.

Effectively communicating analysis of issues, conducting research, and drafting or coordinating recommendations to address budgetary challenges.

What You Need

Highly desired: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a related occupation (Accounting, Business, Finance, etc.) qualifies you for this level. If qualifying based on education, you will be requested to submit copies of your transcripts later.

If qualifying on experience, applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job or through coursework, but will clearly be reflected in your resume.

Examples of qualifying experience include:

Knowledge of standardized budget rules, procedures, and/or operations;

Ability to identify and articulate potential trends, and develop courses of action to maintain a positive budget program;

Ability to resolve problems by enabling performance of a full range of standard accounting/financial assignments, procedures, and limited projects; and

Ability to provide recommendations for solutions.

Location

Chantilly, VA

**This position is an Entry Level DCIPS position. The NRO is accepting applications from U.S. Citizens and current Federal Government employees for this position. To qualify for the position, Federal government employees MUST currently be at the GG 7-9 grade level and may ONLY apply for a lateral reassignment at their current grade level and step. Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 2006.