Announcement Number: RIGA-2025-04

Hiring Agency: Embassy Riga

Budget Analyst / Program Specialist (All interested applicants - All Sources) (General Financial Series)

Open Period: 08/18/2025 - 08/31/2025

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2

Series/Grade: LE - 0401 10

Salary: EUR €34,469 - EUR €48,256 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Promotion Potential: LE-10

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Riga, LG

Telework Eligible: No

HR Section

371-6710-7050

The employee works as a Budget Analyst and Program Specialist for the U.S. Military Office in Latvia, helping manage financial and support programs that strengthen cooperation between the U.S. and Latvian defense forces. This includes handling budgets, reviewing expenses, planning funding, and coordinating U.S.-funded projects such as military construction and humanitarian aid. They also manage official paperwork, translate and interpret documents, and have other office management responsibilities.

As a representative of the U.S. Military Office, the employee regularly interacts with Latvian government agenciesincluding the Ministries of Defense, Interior, and Healthand the Latvian National Armed Forces. They also work closely with U.S. military branches like the Army, Air Force, and Navy, and must understand and follow official rules that guide international military support programs.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or Project Management.

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 

You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.

You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

At least four years of acquisition and/or project management experience or developing and programming budgets.

English - Level 4 - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translat

Latvian - Level 4 - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate.

This role requires experience in managing office operations, handling budgets, and following administrative procedures. The person should have a deep understanding of how Latvias military, border security, and social services workincluding the laws, policies, and government agencies involved.

A successful applicant needs to be able to clearly explain complex topics, especially how different programs and funding options connect. A valid drivers license is required. The job also involves using computer software and learning specialized systems, so basic tech skills are important.

Strong communication and people skills are essential. It helps to be familiar with military language and customs. The role also demands excellent leadership, organization, and management abilities.

Benefits and Other Info

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Riga, may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER 

* IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A certification is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. 

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the3 FAM 7210 Definitions.   

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:   

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:  

Click the Apply to This Vacancy button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here. 

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

The HR Office will contact successful applicants. 

For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website (https://lv.usembassy.gov/jobs/).

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.