Budget Analyst at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Vicksburg, Mississippi

About the opportunity

The employee performs various budget functions involving the formulation, justification, and execution of budgets for organizations, programs, or projects at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Major duties include monitoring fund usage and expenditure rates through coordination with program officials, conducting reviews of efforts funded through Economy Act agreements, developing budgetary presentations and reports, maintaining fiscal control over revolving funds reimbursable programs, and collaborating with managers to develop execution plans that maximize performance goals.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary of $74,678 to $97,087 (GS-11 level), including applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Comprehensive federal civilian employment benefits including healthcare, retirement, and leave policies.

Who can apply?

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must meet at least one eligible merit promotion authority category (e.g., current Department of Army Civilian Employees, Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base workforce, ICTAP, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, Military Spouses under E.O. 13473, VEOA, PPP eligible, etc.).
• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in federal service (e.g., expertise in automated Financial Management Systems such as CEFMS, providing program and budgeting guidance, recommending funding approval, and monitoring expenditure of funds); OR
• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field such as Business or Accounting; OR
• Combination of graduate education and specialized experience totaling at least 100%.
• Time-in-Grade: Applicants who have held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the GS-09 level or equivalent.
• Must achieve a passing cut score on required USA Hire online assessments.

Required documents

• Resume (must be 2 pages or less; detailing employer name, job title, start/end dates with month and year, hours worked per week, and relevant duties).
• Proof of Eligibility documentation matching your selected hiring authority (e.g., SF-50 showing time-in-grade and competitive status).
• College Transcripts (required if qualifying based on education; foreign education must be officially evaluated).
• Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable).
• Cover Letter (optional).

When to apply

• Application deadline: September 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
• USA Hire Online Assessments: Must be completed within 48 hours following the close of the announcement.

How to apply

• Click the Apply Online button on the USAJOBS job posting.
• Complete the online application questionnaire and attach all required supporting documents.
• Submit the application package prior to 11:59 PM ET on September 17, 2026.
• Access the USA Hire system using the unique assessment link provided upon submission.
• Complete the required online USA Hire Assessments within 48 hours of announcement close (takes approximately 2 hours).

Additional information

• Announcement Number: CEDC-26-13053626 – MP.
• Position requires a 1-year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is mandatory.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.
• Position is Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Nepotism rules under 5 U.S.C. 3110 apply.
• Reasonable accommodation requests for the USA Hire assessments must be submitted prior to starting the assessments.