BUDGET ANALYST

Duties
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• Participates in audits relating to the budgetary and accounting data, providing information to auditors from activities. Recommends new methods and procedures to further enhance the efficiency of operations and improve the utilizations of funds.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis and resolution of complex program and budgetary requirements related to obligations, expenditures, projections, etc. to compile statistical information, and initiate adjustment actions as required.
• Prepares written materials and electronic budgetary information including execution and budgetary functions reports to document funding activities, providing historical reference, and presenting current fiscal year and prior year information.
• Performs trend and gap analyses, reviews changes in long-range, detailed program plans and budget phasing forecasts and advises on their effect on out-year financial and budget plan milestones, identifies budget shortfalls and unfunded requirements.
• The incumbent will provide financial advisory services for an assigned segment of the agency providing comparisons of actual performance to the financial plan and identification of variances.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance.
• In accordance with DoD Instruction 1300.26, Operation of the DoD Financial Management Certification Program, this position requires Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program.

Qualifications

Time in Grade:
For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience:
For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service.

Specialized Experience at the GS-13 is defined as: experience providing financial or budgetary analysis or advisory services, such as analyzing budget execution or program performance data, managing or leading financial or budget-related projects, or translating complex financial information into actionable insights for decision makers; or experience supporting the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process, such as developing or analyzing budget requirements, monitoring or reporting on budget execution, working with multiple appropriations (e.g., General Fund or Working Capital Fund), or supporting compliance with acquisition or financial management regulations.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level

Additional information

• A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here .
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification Program.
• For more information on veterans' preference click here .
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here ).
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here .
• You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.