Budget Analyst Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Budget Analyst. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty Location: Billings, Montana or McCook, Nebraska.
This is not a remote position.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 08/18/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
GS-07
To qualify for the GS-07, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:

1. Assisting with financial program planning for an organization.
2. Utilizing financial information systems for tasks such as budget input, development, or review.
3. Assisting with the evaluation of financial programs for efficiency and effectiveness.

If qualifying on specialized experience, you must meet at least 2 of the 3 statements above.
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Education:
Successfully completed a full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education that is directly related to this position and has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Such fields may include business administration, economics, accounting, governmental budgeting, and public administration. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must submit a copy of your transcripts. (Unofficial Okay)
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Superior Academic Achievement:
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree and I meet the criteria for Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) as evidenced by one of the three following methods: I am in the upper third of my graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR I have a GPA 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum, or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in my major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR I am a member in one of the national scholastic honor societies. You must include transcripts (Unofficial Okay). Education MUST be related to the nature of the advertised position to qualify.
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Combination of Education and Experience:
A combination of the experience and the graduate level education that, when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must submit a copy of your transcripts. (Unofficial Okay)
GS-09
To qualify for the GS-09, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:

1. Assisting with financial program planning for an organization.
2. Utilizing financial information systems for tasks such as budget input, development, or review.
3. Evaluating financial programs for efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Preparing drafts of financial documents such as statements, budget narratives, justifications, presentations, or correspondence to stakeholders.

If qualifying on specialized experience, you must meet at least 3 of the 4 statements above.
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EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least two full years of progressively higher-level of graduate level education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree in business administration, accounting, marketing, business law, finance, or other position-related fields. The total education offered to meet this provision must have provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the work of this position. (Eighteen semester hours or 27 quarter hours or the number of credit hours the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study is considered to be equal to 1 full year of graduate education.) IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must submit a copy of your transcripts. (Unofficial Okay)
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Combination of Education and Experience:
You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must submit a copy of your transcripts. (Unofficial Okay)
GS-11
To qualify for the GS-11, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:

1. Formulating an organization's financial program planning or budget.
2. Utilizing financial information systems for tasks such as budget input, development, or review.
3. Evaluating financial programs for efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Preparing drafts of financial documents such as statements, budget narratives, justifications, presentations, or correspondence to stakeholders.
5. Independently performing routine budget administration duties such as executing, recording, and reporting various transactions.

If qualifying on specialized experience, you must meet at least 4 of the 5 statements above.
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Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. Education MUST be related to the nature of the advertised position to qualify. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must submit a copy of your transcripts. (Unofficial Okay)
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Combination of Education and Experience:
You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must submit a copy of your transcripts. (Unofficial Okay)
Volunteer Experience: 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). 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:

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) (Unofficial Okay) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

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