Budget Analyst

Summary This position is for a Budget Analyst located in the National Office of the United States Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation (OWCP) Programs, Division of Financial Administration, Branch of Budget Execution and Formulation. The Branch of Budget Execution and Formulation provides leadership, direction and performance in the formulation, justification and execution of all aspects of the OWCP budget. Responsibilities Duties for the GS-13 position include but are not limited to the following: -Prepares and/or edits narrative justifications and projected funding needs and assures that data requests is formally and accurately documented in a wide variety of forms, schedules, and reports.Prepares financial/budgetary schedules, summaries, justifications, supporting statistical material, back-up data, and Information for use by witnesses in support of the budget submission to OMB and the Congress. -Monitors the availability and use of funds to assure they are used in the most cost-effective manner. Identifies and analyzes trends in the receipt, obligation, or expenditure of funds to ensure that objectives of the annual financial plan are being met on a timely basis, and that funds are available and are being properly and effectively used to support program objectives .-Analyzes and interprets the impact of new and revised legislation, OMB policies and precedents on the OWCP budget and program operational plans, budget formulation and execution of budgets, and makes appropriate recommendations. -Works in collaboration with senior staff to develop and formulate budget estimates.Works closely with program management and staff in developing initiatives and preparing appropriate written justifications. -Prepares briefing materials and responds to inquiries throughout the budget cycle.Provides monthly financial forecasts on designated budget accounts for the Director and OWCP Program Managers Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Position titles alone cannot be used to determine if you are qualified. Please list dates in MM/DD/YY format. This is imperative in determining if whether you have at least one year of creditable specialized experience. Dates will not be assumed. For the GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized experience required for this position is defined as experience performing at least 3 of the following: -Preparing analyses and justification, and analyses and forecasts for budget formulation or budget execution; -Linking financial planning and budget execution to budget formulation; -Utilizing spreadsheet software to perform data analyses and prepare macros, pivot tables, etc; -Preparing apportionments and allotments to distribute funding Education You may not use education to substitute for specialized experience. Additional Information Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements. The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit. For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click for more information on Pay, Leave, and Workforce Flexibilities. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. 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.