Budget Analyst

SummaryView Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Program Performance, in Washington, DC. This is a bargaining unit position.ResponsibilitiesAs a Budget Analyst you will perform the following duties:Developing, recommending, interpreting and implementing budgetary financial policies and renders authoritative interpretation of Executive Orders, budgetary guidelines, directives and policies and precedents;Developing timetables for obtaining needed funding and provide expert advice to managers and all budget staff members on all phases of the budget program;Implementing budget controls through the review and approval of obligation and expenditure of funds while analyzing and evaluating continual changes in program plans and funding, and the effect on financial and budget program milestones; andFormulating budget data with collaboration from internal and external stakeholders to compile, revise, and edit OMB and Congressional budget exhibits and budget narrative submissions for content and clarity; andPreparing official quarterly, annual and one-of-a kind reports requested by the Department, OMB, and/or Congressional Committees and Member of Congress.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsYou qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Performing duties relative to budget obligations and expenditure monitoring; Using historical data to prepare estimates of future requirements for a specific program or organization; Recommending reprogramming of specific funds and preparing and submitting the justification for approval; and Preparing estimates of future requirements for a small program or organization. OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Preparing supporting material for the budget justification: statistical evidence, justifications, analysis, and narratives; Monitoring, tracking and reporting on program obligations, and ensuring program funding data is entered into the financial management system accurately; Reviewing and analyzing historical budget data, current spending records and trends, and using data from various sources to generate reports; and Analyzing and evaluating the formulation, justification, presentation and execution of changes in program plans and funding. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Monitoring the obligation and expenditure of funds to ensure that funds are authorized, properly allocate, and obligated timely; Advising program official and budget staffs of the necessity for and type of budgetary action, of trends in the obligation of funds to meet program needs, and recommends approval or disapproval of requests for allotments and similar funding requests; Preparing and editing narrative justification and projected funding needs, and assures the data in requests is formally and accurately documented in a wide variety of unrelated forms, schedules and reports; and Monitoring the execution of a budget with many different sources and types of funds such as direct multi-year appropriations, allotments from many different appropriations, transfers of funds from other agencies, reimbursements for services performed, revenue from working capital funds, and trust accounts. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.EducationAdditional InformationPromotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Suitability: If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.