Budget Analyst, IS-0560-12

) POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC Position sensitivity and risk: Non-Sensitive/Low Risk Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicants What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts.

Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side.

Benefits

, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated. Complete a Probationary Period.

Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer. The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. S.

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Requirements

within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. The ideal candidate for this position will have proven multi-year experience in federal budget formulation and execution, accounting, and financial analysis in a fast-paced environment. They will have a responsibility for the development and execution of agency-wide program budget operations and the planning of program budget review efforts.

Through ongoing financial analysis, trend analysis, and reporting, they will identify opportunities for smarter NZCBI investments. Through regular delivery of insights, they will enable optimization and strategic planning of program activities to help NZCBI achieve its financial objectives. The ideal candidate for this position will join a dedicated team of business professionals wearing many hats.

While budget formulation and execution will be the primary focus, this candidate will be looked to as an expert on a wide variety of other finance focus areas allowing for successful completion of the NZCBI and Smithsonian missions. The ideal candidate will be very organized, able to meet deadlines, and possess the ability to multi-task. They must be able to communicate effectively with the NZCBI senior team, other Smithsonian organizations, professional organizations, corporations, companies, vendors, and private institutions.

Patience and the ability to think outside the box are highly valued qualities in a successful candidate. Performs budget formulation duties involved in the process of preparing detailed analyses and estimates of annual funding needs for one or more future budget years. Provides management officials with procedural and regulatory guidance concerning the availability of or limitations on the use of funds.

Compiles and coordinates the presentation materials for all areas of the budget. Analyzes and evaluates the effects of program plans and budget issues. Continually monitors control point expenditures in relation to planned levels.

Prepares reports of analysis, making recommendations for remedial action.