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Supervisory Budget Analyst (Assistant Director)

Department of Justice
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Justice Management Division, Budget Staff

Summary

The Justice Management Division, Budget Staff oversees the development and execution of the Department of Justice's budget. We are seeking two Assistant Directors for key leadership roles:

Working Capital Fund Group : Directs the budget and execution of the Department's Working Capital Fund, supporting diverse shared services.

Justice Operations, Management and Accountability Group: Manages budget formulation and execution for DOJ Senior Leadership and Management Offices.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/13/2026 to 02/26/2026
Salary
$169,279 to - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15 - Position is at Full Performance Level
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
JMD-BS-26-12878118-ST
Control number
857580600

Duties

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The Budget Staff has principal departmental responsibility for the development, direction, and execution of Department of Justice's budget. Budget Staff two Assistant Directors covering the following portfolios:

  • Working Capital Fund (WCF) Account: This non-appropriated revolving fund supports numerous shared services provided to customers across the Department. The Assistant Director is responsible for the development and execution of the Department's Working Capital Fund as well as engagement with the WCF Board, customers and Division leadership.
  • Justice Operations, Management, and Accountability Account: This appropriated account funds the personnel and operations of DOJ's Senior Leadership Offices, Senior Management Offices, and the Justice Management Division. The Assistant Director is responsible for all stages of the congressional budget process as well as overseeing budget execution in the account.
The duties and responsibilities for a Supervisory Budget Analyst, GS-15 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Coordinate and integrate current and long-range financial planning data for a budget of an organization.
  • Analyze the potential effects of budgetary actions on program viability and attainment of program activities.
  • Monitor current information on the status of all operations and maintenance funds to identify actual or potential problem areas.
  • Perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
  • You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
  • Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
  • You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
  • You may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.
  • Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory Budget Analyst (Assistant Director), at GS-0560-15 you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Specialize Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Providing broad administrative and policy direction in the formulation and justification of a budget for an agency; Performing the administrative/human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised; Coordinating/integrating current and long-range financial planning data pertaining to the budgets of an organization.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 02/26/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): This program applies to DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

  1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
  2. Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
  3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility.
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
  1. You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR if you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force.
  2. Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.
  3. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy

Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

How You Will be Evaluated
Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist. This information will be compared against your responses to the application questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position. If a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible.

One of the multi hurdles will consist of applicant resumes being reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel for related position competencies against a pre-determined rating schedule. This process will determine the final rating of the applicant for possible referral to the hiring official for hiring consideration.

BASIS OF RATING: DOJ's Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and other characteristics):

  • Budget Formulation Analysis and Execution Activities
  • Business Transformation Oversight
  • Financial Management Oversight
  • Supervisory and/or Managerial Responsibilities


If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12878118.

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