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U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p></p><p><b>****Note: System Glitch - the Min Quals Questions are for the Budget Analyst and the CT-7 is for CT-7 and not CT-11****</b></p>
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking motivated, high‑potential candidates for the Pathways Recent Graduates Program to serve as Budget Specialists within the Budget Team. This developmental position offers a clear career pathway and training opportunities in federal budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.</p><p></p>
<p>Learn more about this agency</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Veterans</b></h3>
</div><div>Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
</div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Recent graduates</b></h3>
</div><div>Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
</div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h3>
<p>Individuals who have obtained a qualifying Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, Doctorate, Vocational or Technical degree/certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years OR 6 years for Veterans. The eligibility period for veterans must be within 6 years of degree completion date. The first 100 applications will be accepted or the announcement will remain open until the closing date.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p></p><p>As a participant in the Recent Graduates Program, you will receive both formal and on-the-job training to develop the required knowledge and skill to successfully perform the duties of the position. Duties may include:</p>
<ul><li>Assisting in the formulation of the CFTC&rsquo;s annual budget request, including gathering financial data, conducting analyses, and helping prepare budget justification materials presented to the Commission, the Administration, and Congress.</li><li>Supporting the allocation of appropriated funds across operating accounts in accordance with the Commission&rsquo;s annual operating plan.</li><li>Monitoring budget execution, tracking obligations and expenditures, and preparing reports on financial status and variances.</li><li>Assisting in tracking full‑time equivalent (FTE) staff‑year usage and contributing to recommendations for reprogramming or reallocating financial and staffing resources.</li><li>Helping ensure compliance with the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) by contributing to the development of the Commission's five‑year strategic plan, annual performance plan, and annual performance report.</li><li>Conducting research, analyzing trends, validating data accuracy, and preparing briefing materials, charts, or presentations for internal stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborating with budget analysts, program offices, and leadership to support financial operations and strategic decision‑making.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<ul><li>You must be a U.S. citizen.</li>
<li>Qualifying unofficial school transcripts are required with application.
</li><li>If selected, official transcripts must be submitted prior to establishing a start date.</li>
<li>The duration of a Pathways appointment under Sch D will require a trial period.</li>
<li>Recent Graduates and supervisors must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement which outlines expectations for the internship.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p></p><p><b>Applicants must meet the qualifications requirements by the closing of this announcement.</b></p>
<p>
This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled <b>Education</b> or the requirements specified in the section titled <b>Experience</b>.
</p><p>At the CT‑7 level, you will receive training and perform tasks of limited scope and complexity. At the CT‑9 and CT‑11 levels, you will work with increasing independence and responsibility.</p>
<div>
CT 7:<br>
<ul><li>Completion of a bachelor&rsquo;s degree; OR</li><li>Completion of 1 full year of graduate-level education; OR</li><li>Superior Academic Achievement (SAA), if applicable.</li></ul>
CT 9:<br>
<ul><li>Completion of a master&rsquo;s or equivalent graduate degree; OR</li><li>2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education; OR</li><li>Demonstrated specialized experience equivalent to the CT 7 level in financial analysis, budgeting, or related fields.</li></ul>
CT 11:<br>
<ul><li>Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR</li><li>3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education; OR</li><li>Demonstrated specialized experience equivalent to the CT 9 level performing analytical, budget, or financial operations work.</li></ul></div>
<p>
While conversion is not guaranteed, Recent Graduates may be converted to a career-conditional appointment (a term position lasting 1-4 years or a permanent position) upon successful completion of all program requirements specified by the Pathways Participant Agreement.<br>
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To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Recent Graduates must:</p>
<ul>
<li>Successfully complete at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program.</li>
<li>Demonstrate successful job performance.</li>
<li>Meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduate may be converted. To learn more, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/HiringReform/Pathways/program/graduates/.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Applicants must submit a copy of undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts; unofficial copies are accepted for the application package.</b> See the Required Documents section for more information.</p>
<p><b>
***All requirements must be met by the closing of this announcement. Final transcripts must be submitted prior to establishing an official start date***</b></p>
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p></p><p>Please review the Qualifications Section of this Announcement.</p>
</div><p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<p></p><div><div><p><b>This is a Bargaining Unit Position located in the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU) Chapter 337.</b></p>
<p><b>
Relocation: </b>Relocation expenses will not be paid.</p>
<p><b>
More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.</b></p>
<p>
The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.</p></div></div><br>
<p></p>
<p>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.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>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.
</p><p></p><div><p>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.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p></p><p>Your application will be evaluated and rated under CFTC Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: <b>Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.</b> Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.</p><br>
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<b>You may </b><b>preview questions</b><b> for this vacancy.</b></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><ul><li>Your DD-214 or Statement of Service shows if you qualify for Veterans' Preference, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 or the Veterans Opportunity to Work to Hire Heros Act. We prefer the member 4 copy of your DD-214.</li>
<li>If you are a disabled veteran and want to claim preference, you must submit a letter on VA letterhead with your overall combined service-connected disability rating.</li>
<li>Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.</li>
<li>Transcripts may support your qualifications for a federal job and can include high school, college or other schools.</li>
</ul><p></p><p>You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Your resume must be no more than 2 pages <b>(2 page max)</b> showing relevant duties, when the duties were performed (MM/YY), and your work schedule. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume must also list your educational and work experience including the following information for each employment listed: job title; duties and accomplishments; employer's name and address; supervisor's name and phone number; starting and ending dates formatted in month/day/year; hours worked per week; salary; if the employment was federal: title, series, and grade/pay band. <b>Your resume should list your graduation date.</b> Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.</li>
<li>You must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information. <b>Your transcript should list your graduation date.</b></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Veterans Preference:</b> If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your resume. In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of your veteran's documentation including a DD-214 (member 4 copy preferred, however, the documentation provided must contain dates and character of service); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, &ldquo;Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference,&rdquo; and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under &ldquo;How You Will Be Evaluated,&rdquo; veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified.</p>
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
</b></h3><p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
</p><p>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.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><p></p><div><div><p><b>YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: </b>Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to answer the questions and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application, go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.</p>
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To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.</p></div><p></p><p><br>
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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>Jenna Giles
</div><div><div><div>Phone</div>
<div>202-418-5625
</div><div>Fax</div>
<div>202-501-0018</div>
<div>Email</div>
<div>jgiles@cftc.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>Commodity Futures Trading Commission</i><br>
<i>CFTC</i><br>
<i>Three Lafayette Centre
</i><br>
<i>1155 21st Street, NW
</i><br>
<i>Washington, District of Columbia 20581</i><br>
<i>United States
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<p></p><div><div><p>For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.<br>
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Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Posted yesterday &middot; Apply by 07/06/26
</div><div>Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 6, 2026
</div><div>This job will close when we have received <b>100 applications</b> which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>Many vacancies in the following locations:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>Washington, DC
 </div></div><div><div>Chicago, IL
 </div></div><div><div>Kansas City, MO
 </div></div><div><div>New York, NY
</div></div><div>No matching locations found.
</div></div></div></div><div>Work site options</div>
<div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>Yes&mdash;All employees are required to follow the Agency&rsquo;s telework policy. If selected, you will be required to report to your assigned duty station to complete all onboarding procedures.
</div></div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>No
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$64,164 - $161,748 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div><div>CT 07 - 11</div>
<div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>12 - This position may be filled at the CT-07, CT-09, or CT-11 level with conversion promotion potential up to the CT-12 without further competition. Promotion potential is determined based on the position being filled within the Commission.
 </div></div><div><div>Learn more about pay scale and grade
</div><div>Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
</div></div></div></div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time - Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
</div></div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>Not required</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Internships</div>
</div><div><div>Occupations and job series</div>
<ul><li>0560 Budget Analysis
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Federal service type</div>
<div>This job is in the Excepted Service
</div></div><div><div>Represented by a union</div>
<div>Yes - This is a Bargaining Unit Position located in the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU) Chapter 337.</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Not Required</div>
</div><div><div>Position sensitivity and risk</div>
<div>Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk</div>
</div><div><div>Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
</div></div><div><div>Background check type</div>
<ul><li>Credentialing
</li><li>Suitability/Fitness
</li></ul></div><div><div>Financial disclosure required</div>
<div>No</div>
<div><div>Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
</div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>CFTC-Main-2026-0014</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>873904400</div></div></div></div>

Budget Specialist (Pathways Recent Graduate)

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Budget Specialist (Pathways Recent Graduate)