BUDGET ANALYST

SummaryThe primary purpose of this position is to serve as a budget analyst in the installation's budget office. Employee performs routine, continuing budget functions involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of budgets for assigned installation's support activities and organizational components (e.g., communications, personnel management, automated data processing, maintenance, supply, and transportation) and/or segments of substantive programs.ResponsibilitiesPerforms budget formulation work involving review and preparation of annual funding needs for one or more future budget years for assigned, relatively stable organizations, activities, and/or accounts.Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of funds.Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information.Conducts analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and/or related information for assigned programs/organizations.Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: 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, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or higher in the Federal service which includes commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, precedents, policies and other guides which apply to assigned budget accounts (e.g., organizational components, programs, services, object classes, and/online items) to perform routine, continuing assignments for appropriated fund and commercially funded activities and to refer those reprogramming actions which require prior approval to officials at higher echelons within assigned organization; budget formulation processes to forecast annual revenues and expenses of assigned funds an to enter/adjust information in forms and schedules in acceptable budget formats(e.g., showing fund assets and liabilities); and budget execution processes and practices to determine whether obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments are within funding limitations in the approved budgets. OREDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Industrial Management, and Organizational Management field of study. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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.

Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks.

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.

Ability to make oral presentations on the budget, and conduct budget-related training to a variety of audiences. 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.

EducationIF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Additional InformationCurrent or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current Air Force employees): You are required to submit legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1"). Additionally, if you are applying for a higher grade (GS) and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. 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 here for more information. 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.