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Budget Analysis
Performs professional budget analysis work including budget formulation, execution, and financial management.
What GS-0560 pays
2025 base rates, before locality. Most federal employees add a locality adjustment on top.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | $34,454 | $35,603 | $36,752 | $37,901 | $39,050 | $40,199 | $41,348 | $42,497 | $43,646 | $44,786 |
| GS-7 | $42,679 | $44,102 | $45,525 | $46,948 | $48,371 | $49,794 | $51,217 | $52,640 | $54,063 | $55,486 |
| GS-9 | $52,205 | $53,945 | $55,685 | $57,425 | $59,165 | $60,905 | $62,645 | $64,385 | $66,125 | $67,865 |
| GS-11 | $63,163 | $65,268 | $67,373 | $69,478 | $71,583 | $73,688 | $75,793 | $77,898 | $80,003 | $82,108 |
| GS-12 | $75,706 | $78,229 | $80,752 | $83,275 | $85,798 | $88,321 | $90,844 | $93,367 | $95,890 | $98,422 |
| GS-13 | $90,025 | $93,026 | $96,027 | $99,028 | $102,029 | $105,030 | $108,031 | $111,032 | $114,033 | $117,034 |
| GS-14 | $106,382 | $109,928 | $113,474 | $117,020 | $120,566 | $124,112 | $127,658 | $131,204 | $134,750 | $138,296 |
Base pay only. Locality pay adds 15 to 40 percent or more depending on where the job sits. Source: OPM 2025 General Schedule.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for GS-0560, as written.
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions
Individual Occupational Requirements:
Education:
- GS-5: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, public administration, or related field
- GS-7: 1 full year of graduate-level education OR bachelor's with Superior Academic Achievement
- GS-9: Master's degree (MPA, MBA, or related) or 2 full years of graduate education
- GS-11: Ph.D. or 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education
OR
Experience:
- GS-5: 3 years of progressively responsible general experience
- GS-7 and above: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.
| Grade | Education | Experience | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university | 3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4 | Equivalent combinations qualifying |
| GS-7 | 1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 | Combinations of graduate education and experience |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience |
| GS-12+ | Not applicable | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade | N/A |
Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):
- Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
- GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
- Election to membership in national scholastic honor society
Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for GS-0560
1Review Qualification Requirements
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
2Find Your Grade Level
Grade follows the scope and complexity of the work you can document against the announcement, not the rank you held. OPM does not use military rank or pay when it evaluates specialized experience. Roughly: GS-5 entry, GS-7/9 junior, GS-11/12 journey, GS-13 and up senior.
3Gather Documentation
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages. USAJOBS has enforced that limit since 27 September 2025 and will not accept a longer resume from a Title 5 agency posting, so the space has to answer every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact details, and the accomplishments with numbers on them.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
Military jobs that map to this series
Budget Analyst
Direct match for budget analyst.
Skills that carry over: Budget Analysis, Financial Planning, PPBE, Fund Management.
Usually opens at: GS-9, GS-11, GS-12.
Financial Management Resource Analyst
3451s map directly to GS-0560 Budget Analysis. Budget formulation, execution tracking, and variance analysis are the core of both jobs; appropriations experience qualifies many veterans on specialized experience alone.
Skills that carry over: Budget Formulation, Execution Tracking, Variance Analysis, PPBE Process, Resource Allocation.
Usually opens at: GS-7, GS-9, GS-11.
Financial Management
Budget analyst pathway. Federal budget formulation and execution.
Skills that carry over: Budget Formulation, Execution Tracking, Variance Analysis, Resource Allocation, Financial Systems.
Usually opens at: GS-7, GS-9, GS-11.
Your record can qualify you even when your code is not on this list. The crosswalk is a starting point, not the gate.
Typical duties
- Formulate budgets
- Analyze budget requests
- Monitor budget execution
- Prepare budget justifications
- Advise on financial matters
- Ensure fiscal compliance
Key competencies
Budget Formulation
Skill in developing budget requests.
Analytical Skills
Ability to analyze budget data and trends.
Federal Budget Process
Knowledge of OMB requirements.
Financial Analysis
Ability to interpret financial information.
Communication
Skill in presenting budget information.
Forecasting
Ability to project future resource needs.
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about GS-0560
What is a Budget Analyst?
A GS-0560 Budget Analyst develops, executes, and monitors federal budgets. These professionals formulate budget requests, track expenditures, analyze funding needs, and ensure fiscal compliance across government programs and operations.
How much does a Budget Analyst make?
Budget Analysts earn between $42,679 (GS-7 Step 1) and $138,296 (GS-14 Step 10) under the 2025 GS pay scale. Most positions are GS-11/12/13, earning $63,163-$117,034 annually plus locality adjustments.
What are the requirements for GS-0560?
GS-0560 positions require education and/or experience in budgeting, finance, or accounting. Entry-level accepts relevant degrees or experience. Higher grades require progressively more specialized budget formulation and execution experience.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-0560?
Yes, military budget experience is highly valued. Resource managers, comptrollers, and those who managed unit budgets have directly transferable skills. Experience with PBAC, program objective memorandums, and military financial systems translates well.
What is the career progression for Budget Analyst?
The career ladder follows GS-7/9/11/12/13/14 intervals. Entry-level analysts support budget preparation. GS-11/12 analysts manage program budgets independently. Senior analysts direct agency budget programs and advise leadership on fiscal policy.
How do I apply for GS-0560 jobs?
Search USAJOBS.gov for 'Budget Analyst' or '0560' series. Every agency has budget positions. Your federal resume should detail budget formulation, execution experience, and financial systems used. Knowledge of federal budget process is essential.
Ready to apply for GS-0560?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.