This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Budget Review Division, Budget Analysis Branch. The detailee assists in the analysis of a diverse array of major policy issues. The issues or areas are of special interest to OMB or the President, and the work of this position provides the analytic base for major OMB and/or Presidential policy decisions.
Summary
This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Budget Review Division, Budget Analysis Branch. The detailee assists in the analysis of a diverse array of major policy issues. The issues or areas are of special interest to OMB or the President, and the work of this position provides the analytic base for major OMB and/or Presidential policy decisions.
This is a Non-Reimbursable Detail Opportunity. Your position of record, to include grade level and salary, will remain the same.
****A Detailee is an employee of a United States government agency on assignment or loan so applicant MUST BE A CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED. All other applicants will NOT be considered*****
There will be significant flexibility for the candidate to work with the Budget Analysis Branch (BAB) policy analysts, economists, statisticians, and BAB leadership on a variety of issues within the areas of responsibility under the Budget Analysis Branch. Most notably:
Participates in the development of multifaceted budget, program and legislative proposals. Plans, conducts and completes special analytical and other studies relevant to budget, legislative and regulatory policymaking.
Helping to review important research, evaluation and statistical activities of Federal and nongovernment sectors to identify and initiate actions to improve databases available to shape informed policy decisions.
Reviews pending and proposed budget actions, legislation, and regulations on assigned topics and advises senior staff and the Assistant Director on recommended actions. Develops and recommends options for action in relevant areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Interested candidates should be comfortable working on assignments which require coordination among a number of different parties and have a genuine interest in learning how the Federal Government operates from the perspective of OMB and the Executive Office of the President.
Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination
Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
Direct Deposit is required
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
MUST BE A CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED.
Estimated start date: October 2025
This is a non-reimbursable Detail assignment - Minimum 4 - 6 months with longer terms available and option to extend up to a Maximum (1) year.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards.
GRADE REQUIREMENT: This is NOT a promotion. Applicant MUST currently be at the grade level advertised.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: MUST BE A CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEE.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are:
For the GS-09: Must currently hold a GS-09 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.
For the GS-11: Must currently hold a GS-11 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.
For the GS-12: Must currently hold a GS-12 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.
For the GS-13: Must currently hold a GS-13 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.
For the GS-14: Must currently hold a GS-14 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.
For the GS-15: Must currently hold a GS-15 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience related to the duties listed in this announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Please see "Qualifications Required" for requirements of the position.
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Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/)
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and the extent to which your application shows that you possess the specialized experience associated with this position. Experience which demonstrates how you meet the specialized experience should be clearly documented in your resume.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Required Documents:
1. Resume which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (Mo/Yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
2. Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action: You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2 AND block 34 must be a "1". You must provide your most recent SF-50 at the grade level advertised. (Please do not submit an Award SF-50 as it does not identify all the required information needed for eligibility verification).
Other Optional supporting documents.
Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Disability Letter (Schedule A), Disability Letter (VA), Other (1), Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, SF-15, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, Transcript, and Writing Sample
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section to MBX.OMB.Recruitment@OMB.eop.gov The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/11/2025 to receive consideration. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
US
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants. After a tentative detail offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal detail offer will be extended to candidate and completion of interagency memorandum.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Required Documents:
1. Resume which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (Mo/Yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
2. Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action: You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2 AND block 34 must be a "1". You must provide your most recent SF-50 at the grade level advertised. (Please do not submit an Award SF-50 as it does not identify all the required information needed for eligibility verification).
Other Optional supporting documents.
Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Disability Letter (Schedule A), Disability Letter (VA), Other (1), Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, SF-15, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, Transcript, and Writing Sample
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section to MBX.OMB.Recruitment@OMB.eop.gov The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/11/2025 to receive consideration. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
US
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants. After a tentative detail offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal detail offer will be extended to candidate and completion of interagency memorandum.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
