Supervisory Budget Analyst

Department of Transportation - Agency Wide

Washington, DC

JobSummary

This position is located in the Office of The Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs, Office of Budget and Program Performance. The incumbent serves as the Associate Director for Budget Execution in the Office of Budget and Program Performance under the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs.

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OrganizationCodes

TD/TD00

Relocation

False

HiringPath

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AgencyMarketingStatement

The Office of the Secretary (OST) oversees the formulation of National transportation policy and promotes intermodal transportation. Other responsibilities range from negotiation and implementation of international transportation agreements, assuring the fitness of US airlines, enforcing airline consumer protection regulations, issuance of regulations to prevent alcohol and illegal drug misuse in transportation systems and preparing transportation legislation. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is ranked #6 in the 2023 best places to work in the Federal Government!

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ApplyOnlineUrl

https://jobs.monstergovt.com/dot/ros/rosDashboard.hms?O=2&J=92484

DetailStatusUrl

https://jobs.monstergovt.com/dot/ros/rosDashboard.hms?O=2&J=92484&S=1

MajorDuties

As a Supervisory Budget Analyst, you will: Provide advice and leadership in implementing and developing DOT budgetary policies, processes, and instructions and evaluates the process for effectiveness and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provides expert guidance to the Director and the Departmental budget and financial management community on budget execution in support of the OMB and Congressional submission and other budget formulation materials. Set Departmental standards for Operating Administrations for carrying out budget execution work. Provide Operating Administrations assistance serving as a resource for the entire Department on technical budgeting matters. Coordinates across functional or programmatic areas in identifying and resolving technical budget issues. Makes recommendations, which often lead to management directed changes in resource levels, content, emphasis, or time phasing of projects or programs. Stay abreast of Congressional budget-related guidelines levied by the Administration and DOT compliance with these guidelines by attending or reviewing reports of Congressional budget and oversight hearings and conducting thorough periodic reviews. Monitors Congressional activity for legislation that impacts agency funding, budgetary reporting, program data reporting, and other technical matters. Analyze fiscal and other repercussions of legislative proposals developed by the Administration and the Congress. Recommends responses to legislative proposals. Advise senior management in negotiations with the OMB on budget levels for large technical programs, and briefs, and provides information on departmental programs and the corresponding budget impact to senior DOT officials, members of Congress, and Congressional and OMB staff. These briefings require detailed understanding of a broad variety of complex technical issues. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, motivated, and self-reliant professional with extensive experience managing a range of budget execution functions within an agency or CFO level office. The candidate will be expected to independently manage projects and processes related to budget execution, support the Department's budget formulation function, and provide program and budget analysis to DOT leadership officials. The candidate should have extensive experience working on the full Federal budget cycle including matters relating to OMB MAX, analysis of funding legislation, establishing budgetary controls (including SF-132 apportionments), analysis of spend plans, and the collection, management, and reporting of budget data. The candidate should have extensive experience working with a range of stakeholders in the Federal budget community and have demonstrated ability to effectively manage a high-performing team.

Education

There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed). BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.

Evaluations

For this announcement, applications will be reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the basic qualifications for this position. The applications of individuals who meet the basic qualifications will be assessed to validate that the applicant possesses the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) at the level of proficiency needed to perform the job successfully. Applicants who are found to possess the necessary KSAs to perform the job may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

HowToApply

You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting. Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. You may review your saved application(s) at https://help.usajobs.gov/ If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: Transjobs@dot.gov

WhatToExpectNext

You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com (Select "My USAJobs" and click "Applications". Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist may evaluate your application. If evaluated, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring agency will contact you directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status.

RequiredDocuments

RESUME: In accordance with the OPM memorandum titled Merit Hiring Plan, dated May 29, 2025, resumes with a maximum of two (2) pages in length will be accepted as part of your application. These should be legible and in a readable font size. A determination of your eligibility and/or qualifications will be based only on those two (2) pages. Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the standards for this vacancy and provide all of the following documents: your most recent performance appraisal, the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade. Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager. For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USA Jobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/

OtherInformation

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation

KeyRequirements

You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position

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AgencyContactEmail

TRANSJOBS@dot.gov

AgencyContactPhone

000-000-0000

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

AdjudicationType

Suitability/Fitness

FinancialDisclosureAdditionalText

The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.