Budget Analyst

About the opportunity

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is recruiting for a Budget Analyst position in Bonneville, Oregon. The role involves procedural and technical work for the preparation, submission, and ongoing execution of assigned portions of the Operations and Maintenance budget. This encompasses several independent operating multiple-purpose hydroelectric power producing civil works projects, dredging, the Plant Replacement and Improvement Program (PRIP), and Emergency Management. Major duties include researching and compiling personnel salary and expense data, tracking obligations and expenditures throughout the budget execution phase, ensuring timely and compliant spending according to annual work plans, and recommending fund adjustments or transfers between accounts within established limits.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $43,892 to $86,461 per year (includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement).
• Noncompetitive promotion potential to the target grade level.
• Relocation incentive, recruitment incentive, advanced rate of pay, and enhanced leave accrual may be considered.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs authorized subject to Joint Travel Regulations.

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must meet one of the specified hiring authority eligibility categories (e.g., 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Current DoD/Army Civilian Employees, Military Spouses, Schedule A, VEOA, Reinstatement, etc.).
• GS-05 Qualification: 3 years of progressively responsible general experience (1 year equivalent to GS-04) assisting with budget estimates and spreadsheets, OR a 4-year bachelor's degree, OR a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• GS-07 Qualification: 1 year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-05) in financial reporting and budget office automation, OR 1 full year of graduate level education, OR Superior Academic Achievement (upper third class standing, GPA 3.0+ overall or 3.5+ in major, or ACHS honor society membership), OR a qualifying combination.
• GS-09 Qualification: 1 year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-07) tracking, monitoring, and analyzing annual operating budgets with complex financial management systems, OR a Master's degree (or 2 full years of graduate education), OR a qualifying combination.
• Time-in-Grade: Applicants who have held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks at the next lower grade level (GS-05 for GS-07; GS-07 for GS-09).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete Selective Service Registration.

Required documents

• Resume (maximum 2 pages; exceeding 2 pages results in removal from consideration) detailing employer name, job title, start/end dates, hours per week, and relevant duties.
• Online application questionnaire responses.
• Proof of eligibility documentation supporting the selected employment authority category.
• College transcripts (if qualifying based on education or substitution).
• SF-50 supporting time-in-grade requirements (if applicable).
• Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable).
• Optional cover letter.

When to apply

• Application opening date: August 25, 2026.
• Application closing date: September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
• USA Hire Assessments (if required): Must be completed within 48 hours following the close of the announcement.

How to apply

• Click the 'Apply Online' button on the USAJOBS position page.
• Answer all required application questionnaire items and attach supporting documents before 11:59 PM ET on September 8, 2026.
• After submitting the application, check for USA Hire Assessment notifications provided on screen and via email.
• Access and complete the online USA Hire Assessments using the unique access link within 48 hours of announcement closure.

Additional information

• Requires a 1-year probationary period upon appointment.
• Direct deposit of salary is required.
• Applicants must meet or exceed the cut score on the USA Hire Assessments to remain eligible.
• Reasonable accommodation requests for USA Hire online assessments must be submitted prior to starting the assessments.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by an accredited U.S. credentialing organization.