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Join Our Team as a Junior Budget Analyst (Student Contractor)!

Are you looking to build real‑world budgeting and financial skills while contributing to meaningful water‑science work across the region? The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) — Wyoming‑Montana Water Science Center and Dakota Water Science Center is seeking motivated students to join us as Junior Budget Analysts one of our offices (Bismarck, Rapid City, Cheyenne, Billings, Helena, Bozeman, and Missoula).

This is an on‑site position (no telework) with part‑time to full‑time hours depending on your availability.

Why Work for the USGS?

The U.S. Geological Survey is the nation’s premier natural science agency. When you join the USGS, you become part of a mission‑driven organization focused on protecting lives, property, and natural resources. USGS teams work on issues that truly matter — water availability, natural hazards, ecosystems, climate resilience, and more.

Working with the USGS provides:
• Hands‑on experience in federal science operations
• Professional development with experts who care deeply about public service
• An opportunity to contribute to science that directly benefits communities

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll support key federal budget administration tasks, gaining experience with:

• Compiling and summarizing narrative and numerical budget data
• Assisting in formulating budget estimates
• Reviewing obligations, expenditures, and cost information
• Preparing recurring budget reports
• Researching budget policies and guidance
• Supporting budget formulation, presentation, and execution

Your work ensures accurate, timely budget operations that directly support our water‑science mission.

Who We’re Looking For

• Students enrolled in — or within one year of earning — an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or similar)
• Preferred graduation timeframe: Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
• Organized and detail‑oriented individuals comfortable working with financial data
• Strong communicators
• Must work on‑site in one of our offices (Bismarck, Rapid City, Cheyenne, Billings, Helena, Bozeman, and Missoula).

Work Schedule, Start Date & Appointment

• Part‑time to full‑time options
• On‑site only
• Start date will be after January 1, 2027
• Actual start date depends on the contracting process
• Student contractor appointment (non‑federal employee)

How to Apply

Email the following materials:
• Resume
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial transcripts

Send applications and questions to:
Judy O'Dwyer
jodwyer@usgs.gov