BUDGET ANALYST

Duties

• As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), performs complex budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding, such as direct annual, multi-year, and no- year appropriations; apportionments; allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies; revenue from industrially funded operations; and refunds. Develops and performs assigned budget execution/audit tasks to meet the needs of organization(s) at the operation level, while monitors the use and rate of expenditures of budgeted funds through continuing dialogue with program officials and their staff, review of written documents, and examination of accounting records.
• As a SME, provides advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and conducts comprehensive analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and/or related information for assigned programs/organizations.
• Conducts analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and/or related information
• Performs miscellaneous duties in support of Civilian payroll functions
• Processes a variety of complex payroll authorization documents (e.g., leave authorization forms, saving bonds and allotments, employee organization deductions, etc.), makes computations, and prepares proper forms for the pay of the full variety of civilian positions

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Applicants must obtain a Top-secret security clearance with SCI access
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station
• The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft
• The employee may be required to work overtime
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The employee may be recalled to duty
• This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing
• This position requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This is an obligated position to which an employee has return rights. Upon the return of the employee the selectee may be required to vacate the position
• If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, for Administrative and Management Positions

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes a mastery of the concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations of the Federal budget process and the DoD planning-programming-budgeting system in order to formulate long-range (multi-year) budgetary plans and serve as advisor and consultant to the Executive Director and other senior management on the Federal budget process, and an expert knowledge in reviewing, analyzing, revising , and recommending approval , disapproval or modification of budget requests ( and justifications) submitted by senior management

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned budget to support the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of support activities/organizations
2. Knowledge and familiarity of Civilian pay process, associated tools (i.e., DCPS, DFAS Remedy), and dependencies (i.e., human resources onboarding pay artifacts, ATAAPS entries, DFAS process).
3. Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks
4. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing source of factual information, such as that found in accounting reports, payroll records, work reports, or inventory and supply data. Skill in preparing written forms, schedules, and reports related to the obligation and expenditures of funds
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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