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Position Title: Senior Budget Analyst

Locations: San Francisco, CA

Worksite: Onsite at FPS Regional or District Offices
 Position Type: Full-Time
Rate: $48 - $50 per hour
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day, during standard business hours

Position Overview:

The Senior Budget Analyst performs advanced budget formulation, execution, and analytical functions to support FPS Region 9 financial operations. This position provides fiscal oversight, cost analysis, and strategic recommendations to ensure efficient and compliant financial management aligned with DHS and FPS financial policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support annual and multi-year budget formulation and planning activities.
 • Analyze financial data, develop cost projections, and track commitments, obligations, and expenditures.
 • Prepare budget justifications, spend plans, and financial status reports.
 • Reconcile internal records with DHS financial systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
 • Develop and implement internal controls and process improvements for fiscal operations.
 • Prepare presentations and reports for leadership and performance reviews.
 • Coordinate with procurement, contracting, and program offices to validate and update funding data.
 • Provide analytical and documentation support for financial audits and reviews.
 • Maintain complete records and documentation per DHS and OMB guidance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible budget, accounting, or financial analysis experience in a federal or comparable environment.
• Eligibility: Must pass DHS suitability screening and pre-employment background investigation.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) clearance due to access to FPS financial systems and sensitive data.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced understanding of federal budget formulation and execution, OMB circulars, and appropriations processes.
 • Strong analytical, quantitative, and reconciliation skills for financial data analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel, SharePoint, and federal systems such as PRISM, FPDS-NG, or similar tools.
 • Excellent written communication for reports, justifications, and briefings.
 • Ability to work independently and produce timely, detailed, and accurate analytical deliverables.
 • Experience developing cost estimates, tracking budget performance, and supporting audit compliance.

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Primarily onsite at FPS regional or district offices, with limited telework at FPS discretion.
 • Office-based work with extensive computer and data system usage.
 • Must adhere to DHS network access and IT security policies.

Security Requirements:

• Must comply with DHS citizenship and clearance requirements.
 • Completion of IT Security Awareness Training and Rules of Behavior required prior to system access.