Budget Analyst-Full Performance (Fort Belvoir, VA)

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.

Eligibility

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• 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

Where You Will Work

The position is assigned to Business Plans & Operations (BPO) Directorate and is matrixed to the Management Services and Operations (MS&O) Directorate within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The Budget Analyst will be assigned to the Aerospace Data Facility East (ADF-E) team to support two complex organizations responsible for NRO satellites operations and worldwide facility operations. ADF-E is located in Fort Belvoir, VA.

Telework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location.

Responsibilities

• Performs or advises on work in any of the phases or systems of budget administration, including formulation of budget and cost estimates to support plans, programs, and activities, and presenting and defending budget estimates before authorities and oversight.
• Analyzes and recommends costs and benefits of alternative methods of financial management of organization’s programs and administrative operations utilizing various quantitative methodologies.
• Provides budgetary management analysis oversight of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with budget, financial, fiscal, and auditing services.
• Coordinates and develops final budget and program products for complex projects and resolves controversial issues by working in close coordination with analysts and functional area subject matter experts.
• Reviews program requirements and develops/reviews spend plans for accuracy and completeness.
• Identifies and conveys resource trade-offs within and among competing programs, and provides senior management with resource alternatives.
• Drafts and reviews funding documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable organizational policies and instructions.
• Maintains appropriate internal controls to minimize data inaccuracy and/or the unauthorized use of funding.
• Works closely with COTRs and Contracting Officers while analyzing funding requirements and spend plans, as a significant part of the budget is executed via contracts.
• Supports the provision of financial, budgetary, and contractual support to Site management, engineers, and COTRs, as well as points of contact across NRO budget and contract offices.
• May provide support to include source selections, award fee inputs, and budget execution.
• Some travel to CONUS locations may be required.

Requirements

• Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but must clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Experience must be reflected in your resume.
• Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum will not be eligible for consideration.

Pay

2026 Salary Range for the Washington, DC Area:

• GG-12: $102,415 - $133,142
• GG-13: $121,785 - $158,322

The NRO is accepting applications from U.S. Citizens and current federal government employees for this position. Federal government employees must currently be at the GG-13 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.

Other Information

• Overtime may be required, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Travel may be required in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• May be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and annually thereafter.
• If selected for a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) coded position, the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements within 24 months and maintain at least 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
• May be subject to directed reassignment to address mission effectiveness and/or career development.
• Must achieve the appropriate Information Assurance (IA) certification within six months of assignment.
• Certain positions may be deemed emergency essential, requiring incumbents to meet all position requirements.
• All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.