Budget Analyst

Summary

The position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP) Office of Administration (OA), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Budget Division. The incumbent serves as a Budget Analyst, responsible for wide range of budget principles, policies, and procedures to plan and carry out a wide range of complex budget formulation, presentation, and execution activities for assigned segments of the EOP.

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Duties

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As a Budget Analyst, GS-0560-14, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Monitors the execution of assigned EOP component budgets through review of financial documents, examination of accounting records, and contact with program managers.
• Develops funding models and projections using Excel, EOP financial system reporting tools, and other analytical software.
• Reviews and facilitates processing of requisitions, inter-agency agreements, and G-Invoicing actions.
• Provides advice and assistance to financial managers in the EOP components in developing and presenting budget requests and supporting documents.
• Prepares written narratives and develops detailed estimates of funding and manpower requirements to support agency programs.
• Reviews budget requests and consolidates budget estimates to reflect balanced, annual and/or multi-year funding needs.
• Plans and coordinates negotiation strategies with financial management team, fund managers, and senior budget examiners.
• Applies new methods and techniques of budgeting to forecast long-range and short-range funding needs.
• Interprets and applies Office of Management and Budget regulations, budgetary guidance, and directives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration: Male born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• Suitability for Federal employment
• You may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position (DTDP) and is covered by the Executive Office of the President Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: (1) Supporting assigned agency components in formulating, justifying, and executing their budgets, including resolution of complex financial issues; (2) Conducting analyses, preparing written narratives, and developing detailed estimates of the funding and manpower required to support agency programs and projects; (3) Developing budget forecasts, and monitoring budget execution using statistical spreadsheets, financial systems, and reporting tools to analyze budget data; and(4) Facilitating processing of requisitions, inter-agency agreements, and other financial transactions.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR : A selective placement factor is a required knowledge, skill, ability, or special qualification that is essential for successful job performance.

Successfully complete and pass an Excel skills test, demonstrating proficiency in data analysis, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Active Duty Military Members MAY apply under this announcement due to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act. You must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions along with your application for Federal employment. A certification is a document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of application. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply 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 CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement :

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Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

• Person with Disabilities - Schedule A
• Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
• Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses
• Other Special Appointment Authorities

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. (

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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