Real Property Budget and Financial Management Analyst

Summary

The Real Property Budget and Financial Management Analyst position is in the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO), Department of Administrative Services, Facilities and Security Office (FSO). FSO manages, oversees, and supports security, emergency preparedness, and space and facilities programs for the AO, courts, and other judiciary offices. FSO also provides administrative services within the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building.

Duties

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO), Department of Administrative Services, Facilities and Security Office is seeking a dynamic, high energy, and exceptional Real Property Budget and Financial Management Analyst to join its team. The Real Property Budget and Financial Management Analyst will play a pivotal role on a multidisciplinary team composed of Judiciary staff and contractors who will support the strategic planning efforts for the Judiciary's pursuit of seeking real property and legislative authorities both owned and leased buildings within the Judiciary. This position reports to the Chief, Real Property Asset Planning. The ideal candidate possesses significant experience in budget preparation, budget authorization, budget execution, financial management, controls, and accountability for federal government operations. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Analyzing, developing, and presenting budget models for the implementation of real property assets and operations in the Judiciary and proposed authorities affecting assets. Coordinating with subject matter experts to formulate multi-year budgets based on plan options related to the proposed transfer of buildings, contracts, surveys, drawings, projects to the Judiciary. Performing budget projections based on the most efficient operating model that optimizes the delivery of real property services in the Judiciary. Formulating proposed budgets for staff and contracts required to perform the functions of federal real property authority and management and develop controls for the financial management of these functions; and providing models for budget formulation and execution. Developing plans and new solutions related to the Judiciary's pursuit of seeking real property authority and new legislative authorities and policies related to the management of real property assets occupied by the Judiciary. Developing plans and schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and assisting with communications. Performing analysis and developing reports used to update leaders and stakeholders throughout the implementation planning and decision-making process. Developing workforce plans by performing cost estimates for potential options. Coordinating with subject matter experts to estimate total workforce costs (salaries, benefits, workspace, equipment, systems, contracts, etc.) for various organizational structure options. Assisting in selecting the most efficient and cost-effective organizational models and assessing which functions should be performed by government employees versus contracts. Developing exhibits, charts, and written analysis to support communications and decision making. Identifying financial management requirements for implementing real property operations. Assessing the workload created by the implementation of real property authority on functions such as budget, accounting, invoice management, and other financial management functions, based on the implementation and transition plans. Coordinating with subject matter experts to perform a gap analysis to determine additional resources (i.e., staffing, contract) to support the additional workload. Preparing and analyzing organizational structure recommendations for financial management functions and assisting in selecting the most efficient and effective models. Identifying new business processes associated with financial management required to implement real property operations within the Judiciary, including modifying existing Judiciary business processes, new business processes, controls, and standard operating procedures. Performing a gap analysis to identify new information technology systems and applications or modifications to existing Judiciary systems and applications required to implement real property business processes. Identifying and evaluating efficiency, effectiveness, cost of implementation best-in-class processes and systems used in the government and private sectors and develop recommendations for adoption by the Judiciary.

Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.

Qualifications and evaluation

We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

Education

This position does not require education to qualify.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11/03/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13081679

Required documents

For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required: Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications. Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status. Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.

Additional information

The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.