Budget Analyst
The Federal Highway Administration is hiring Budget Analysts (GS-0560-11/12/13/14 - $72,553 to $186,629 annually) in multiple locations throughout the United States. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/792355800 (open to U.S. Citizens). This job announcement closes on 11/22/2024.
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FHWA provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance and preservation of the Nation's highways, bridges, and tunnels. FHWA also conducts research and provides technical assistance to state and local agencies to improve safety, mobility, and to encourage innovation.
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The selectee performs a full range of analytical, technical, and budget analysis assignments to include interpreting, applying, and advising on laws, regulations, and guidance.
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As a Budget Analyst, you will:
- Analyze and assess matters with budgetary, funding, and/or policy implications for FHWA programs and activities.
- Guide and advise operating officials on overall financial management issues when planning proposed programs and special projects.
- Provide technical assistance, financial data, calculations, information, and responses to questions to various interested parties, including other FHWA employees, FHWA Division Offices, State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs), FHWA leadership, Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and congressional staff.
- Evaluate financial and program information needs and provide data and analyses to management.
- Apportion funding and distribute obligation limitation among the States and programs in accordance with any relevant authorization laws, appropriations acts, continuing appropriations resolutions, and any other applicable laws.
- Provide technical assistance on legislative proposals that impact FHWA programs, including authorization/extension proposals, appropriations bills, and other highway funding bills.
The ideal candidate is a motivated professional with experience performing a wide variety of assignments involving budget formulation, complex funding calculations, providing technical assistance, and implementing budgetary provisions of enacted legislation.
Additionally, the ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with significant responsibility and visibility.