Program Budget Analyst (CSCEP)

Duties As a Program Budget Analyst (CSCEP) at the GS-0343-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides acquisition forecasting and execution support to the BP Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Security Cooperation Engagement Program (CSCEP) through fiscal and acquisitions forecasting, planning, preparation, and execution oversight to meet evolving and fluid mission requirements. Working closely with Department personnel, DTRA contracting, and OB finance, advises CSCEP and Department leadership on the development of long- and short-term acquisition plans and on establishing procurement milestones and schedules.Performs budget execution and administration effort involving monitoring of obligation and expenditure rates for a budget comprised of various sources and authorities including annual and multi-year appropriations, transfers of funding to and from other agencies.Obtains and provides information on the propriety of using funds by researching appropriate legal and regulatory guides.Coordinates with Defense Security Cooperation Agency on monthly and quarterly financial and execution reports in order to develop life-cycle cost analyses for use by the department in making decisions on program cost and schedule requirements. This coordination is necessary to provide information and advice to the Directorate regarding funding requirements as well as in support of POM and budget planning.Advises CSCEP and Department leadership regarding Federal, Departmental, and Agency contract laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to include the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the Department of Defense FAR Supplement, and the Agency's procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines.Supports efforts for processing of procurement documentation for contracts, simplified acquisitions, and interagency acquisitions, to include purchase requests, acquisition strategy plans, statements of work (SOWs), independent government cost estimates, justifications, source selection plans, constantly evaluating and advising upon ways to improve the efficiency of these processes. Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. citizenMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceResume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigationMay be required to successfully complete a probationary periodWork Schedule: Full TimeOvertime: OccasionallyTour of Duty: FlexibleRecruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptFinancial Disclosure: Not RequiredTelework Eligibility: This position is telework eligibleCOVID19: All Federal Employees must be fully vaccinated by November 22, 2021. Please see, additional information.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.Must consent to, and pass, pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.Medical inoculations are recommended for entry into certain geographic areas. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Experience with DoD Financial Management Processes including MIPRs, Purchase Requests (PRs) and contract obligation/de-obligations.Support managing cost-type contracts including cost, schedule, and performance monitoring, acquisition planning, award, execution, and closeout.Budgetary responsibilities in an organizations with Section 333 Security Cooperation Funds execution and administration and analysis for statutory and regulatory compliance. 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.The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.Additional informationVeterans 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: . "To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine." Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily or intermittently telework.Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:Persons with Disabilities - Schedule ASpecial Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military SpousesOther Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart FMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information. For more information, please visit Other Notes: ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level II Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 24 months after entry into this position.Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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