Budget Officer

Duties
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As a Budget Officer at the NH-0560-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Supervises the review, compilation, summarization, and preparation of budgetary data contained in the DMEA Operating Program and Budget.
• Consolidates estimates of required funds into appropriations and budget programs.
• Presents estimates to Comptroller, for presentation and justification to the DMEA Directorate and to higher authority for approval.
• Determines course of action, as it pertains to funds, to accomplish programmed activities.
• Develops guidance to DMEA divisions for use in their preparation of annual operating program and budget submissions.
• Prepares funding plans.
• Participates in review and examination of financial reports and cost and performance reports and reviews prepared for and conducted by DMEA divisions and contractors.
• Participates, as required, in OSD committee meetings as a representative of the DMEA comptroller.
• Planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the work of subordinates.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service requirements apply. Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by required background investigation
• Must obtain/maintain Secret security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated position: Yes
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Required
• FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Exempt

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 grade level in the Federal service:

Preparing operating budgets and budgetary data and considering program plans, past costs, known and anticipated requirements, available resources, etc.

Working with government funds.

Providing technical and professional accounting advice to stakeholders.

Interpreting accounting policies and assessing impact on current operations.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/who-needs-to-register/#p5 )
To receive consideration please make sure you select ALL appropriate eligibilities in the application questionnaire.
Other Notes:

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range.
• Relocation and/or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager to be in the best interest of the Agency.
• Telework is available in accordance with DOD Policy basis. Remote work is not authorized.

ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Advanced level. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 36 months after entry into this position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu)

• DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Financial Management, Advanced certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources .

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level, Advanced Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Re-employed Annuitant: If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant, information can be found at: Reemployed Annuitants | DCPAS (osd.mil)