This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Education, Income
Maintenance and Labor (EIML) Division, reporting to the Labor Branch Chief or the Education Branch Chief.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section to MBX.OMB.Recruitment@OMB.eop.gov.
Summary
This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Education, Income
Maintenance and Labor (EIML) Division, reporting to the Labor Branch Chief or the Education Branch Chief.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section to MBX.OMB.Recruitment@OMB.eop.gov.
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**
As a Program Examiner (Detail), GS-0301-9/11/12/13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following:
Plans and conducts legislative, economic, financial management, regulatory, and organizational analyses to support policy, program, budgetary and financial management policymaking.
Reviews and analyzes legislative proposals, regulations, testimony, responses to questions for the record, and Reports to Congress for conformance with the policies and priorities of the President and monitor their progress through the congressional and/or regulatory process.
Reviews and analyzes the formulation and execution process of the Federal budget.
Prepares background information and assists with the preparation of formal budget submissions, amendments, supplemental, and other necessary materials to support Presidential programs.
Identifies issues and problems that require attention and develops legislative and administrative options to improve program performance and resolve problems for senior policymakers.
Determines the most efficient and cost-effective methods of management and program delivery services as well as an assessment of performance and results.
Prepares formal budget submissions, amendments, supplemental, and other necessary materials to support Presidential programs and review and analyze such materials that come from agencies.
Works with OMB leadership to resolve budget, program, and policy issues and render advice for resolution of senior-level decisions.
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
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
MUST BE A CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED.
This is a Non-Reimbursable (the candidates home agency will continue to pay the employees salary and benefits) Detail Opportunity. - Minimum 4 - 6 months with longer terms available and option to extend (upon written agreement of both parties).
Home agency must concur with the non-reimbursable detail. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed.
Qualifications
GRADE REQUIREMENT: This is NOT a promotion. Applicant MUST currently be at the grade level advertised.
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.
For the GS-9: 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.
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Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/)
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.
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.
Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: For qualification assessments, your resume should include the announcement number and job title of the position you're applying for, along with the pay plan, series, and grade, such as GS-0301-09. Additionally, you need to provide the starting and ending dates (month/year) for any paid or unpaid work experience, along with the average weekly hours worked. Failing to include this information may lead to your application being deemed insufficient, meaning you won't be considered for the role. Your resume must thoroughly outline your responsibilities and specialized experience related to this position. If it appears that you simply copied and pasted from the job announcement without providing adequate supplemental details about your experience, this will result in an ineligible rating. Consequently, you will not be able to proceed in the selection process. Please keep your resume to a maximum of 2 pages. If you submit more than 2 pages, only the first 2 will be evaluated to assess your qualifications and eligibility.
2. Current Federal Civilian Employees: You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 & 34 must contain "1" or "2". (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
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 06/26/2026 to receive consideration.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
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.
Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: For qualification assessments, your resume should include the announcement number and job title of the position you're applying for, along with the pay plan, series, and grade, such as GS-0301-09. Additionally, you need to provide the starting and ending dates (month/year) for any paid or unpaid work experience, along with the average weekly hours worked. Failing to include this information may lead to your application being deemed insufficient, meaning you won't be considered for the role. Your resume must thoroughly outline your responsibilities and specialized experience related to this position. If it appears that you simply copied and pasted from the job announcement without providing adequate supplemental details about your experience, this will result in an ineligible rating. Consequently, you will not be able to proceed in the selection process. Please keep your resume to a maximum of 2 pages. If you submit more than 2 pages, only the first 2 will be evaluated to assess your qualifications and eligibility.
2. Current Federal Civilian Employees: You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 & 34 must contain "1" or "2". (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
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 06/26/2026 to receive consideration.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
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.
