The Department of the Interior is currently seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Executive Service (SES) position of Chief, Division of Budget and Program Review, located in Washington, DC. The Department structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. This is a category 5 position. The minimum pay for this position is $151,200. Veterans preference does not apply to the SES.
The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities: 1. The Chief, Division of Budget and Program Review (Chief), is responsible for budgetary analysis, development of recommendations, and implementation of approved budget changes supporting Departmental objectives. In this role the incumbent advises the Budget Director on budgetary requirements, long and short-term analyses, and application of the Administration's budgetary policies.
The incumbent directs and coordinates the responsibility of the Division for budget examination, analysis and related activities. 2.
The Chief, is consistent with direction from the Director, provides policy guidance and technical advice to bureaus and offices on budget submissions, supplementary budget requests, reprogramming of funds, anti-deficiency act violations, and budgetary analyses in order to ensure the proper presentation of facts and data to support requests and consistency with the Administration's budgetary policies. 3.
The Chief, is responsible for comprehensive review of cross-cutting programs designed to examine objectives and policies; evaluate performance, costs, and staffing; and develop options, suggestions, and recommendations for redirection, performance improvement, and improved efficiency as appropriate and in cooperation with bureaus and offices. 4.
The Chief, identifies and recommends steps in the budget process to further accomplishment of the Department's strategic goals; steps to further budget-performance integration; and strategies, initiatives, and crosscuts that further management excellence. 5.
The Chief, coordinates and participates in establishment of budget guidance and strategy, taking into account Administration and Departmental policies, legislative and fiscal constraints and the need for a budget that balances the requirements of the diverse components of the Department. Recommends adoption of the guidance by the Director for approval by the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Deputy Secretary and Secretary.
If your resume does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position. We recommend that your resume includes examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize their level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken.
There is no educational requirement for this position.
donovan_dyson@ios.doi.gov · (202) 322-1685
This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Ses' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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