Budget Analyst

Job Description

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Corps of Engineers, Kansas City, Missouri is one of the world's premier public engineering organizations. Our strength lies in our technical excellence, our willingness to collaborate with our customers and understand their needs.

Duties

Perform a variety of budget administration functions in the formulation, execution and review of the Civil Works Operation and Maintenance, General Regulatory, Emergency Management, and Overhead accounts.

Review and track status of obligations and expenditures for Civil Works Operation and Maintenance, General Regulatory, and Emergency Management appropriations received in the Kansas City District

Advise managers and program/project managers on requirements for the preparation, documentation, and submission of budget requests.

Coordinate funds request between District management, program/project managers, and customers.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements, fully successful performance and meeting minimum qualification requirements. Pay Scale: Kansas City, MO: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Napoleon, MO: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Lawrence, KS: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Republican City, KS: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Paola, KS: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Marquette, KS: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Macon, MO: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Melvern, KS: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Junction City, KS: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Perry, KS: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Hermitage, MO: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Vassar, KS: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Centerville, IA: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Smithville, MO: GS-09: $62,729 - $81,553 - GS-11: $75,897 - $98,671 Manhattan, KS: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Sylvan Grove, KS: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Warsaw, MO: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 Stockton, MO: GS-09: $61,722 - $80,243 - GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/15/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13049459). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements. As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

What to Expect Next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

About the Agency

At the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), we do not just construct infrastructure; we engineer the future of our Nation. From securing vital water resource infrastructure and restoring fragile ecosystems to designing world-class facilities for our armed forces and responding to natural disasters, our work touches lives every day. By joining USACE, you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, meaningful projects, collaborate with a diverse network of dedicated professionals, and advance your career. Here, your skills do not just build structures; they build national resilience, protect local communities, and support a safer, stronger tomorrow. Build Strong With Us - explore our opportunities and engineer your legacy today.

Requirements

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify at the GS-09: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1.) Develop simple budget estimates 2.) Monitor budget execution 3) Applying policies and procedures for simple purchases. OR Education: Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Accounting and Statistics; OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of specialized experience and education to include having the specialized experience, but less than one year and at least one year of graduate education as described above but less than the required two years. The percentage of the requirements that I meet total to at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide the total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. To qualify at the GS-11: Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1.) Apply commonly used fiscal law, policies and procedures 2) Formulate, compile and develop budget estimates; 3) monitor and analyze budget execution; OR Education: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Accounting and Statistics. (Note you must attach a copy of your transcripts.); OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of specialized experience and education to include having the specialized experience, but less than one year and at least two years of graduate education as described above but less than the required three years. The percentage of the requirements that I meet total to at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide the total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: