BUDGET ANALYST

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as command budget analyst performing program planning and analysis for DoD appropriations, program elements and elements of expense for a variety of Headquarters United States Special Operations Command (HQ USSOCOM) systems.

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Duties

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- Performs budget execution work for a variety of Headquarters United States Special Operations Command (HQ USSOCOM) programs and weapons systems.

- Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analysis and estimates of funding needs.

- Prepares guidance and provides financial advice on budgetary matters.

- Leads and/or performs specialized, individual economic analyses and impact studies in support of a variety of budget programs and conducts budgetary analysis and reviews.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Position is a designated as Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment and incumbent is to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested,
• (Cont.) submit to urinalysis testing. Appointee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied as a TDP.
• DoD Financial Management Certification Level 2 is a requirement of this position and must be achieved by the incumbent within two years of entrance into this position. Incumbent shall adhere to the guidelines and requirements of the
• (Cont.) certification program. This is a part of the DoD FM Certification Program defined in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F - Financial Management, Section 1599d.
• Maybe required to travel on military or commercial aircraft to attend conferences and meetings.

Qualifications

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 (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes In depth, intensive knowledge of the policies, precedents , goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines of USSOCOM budget formulation and budget execution of sufficient to analyze and evaluate continual changes in program plans and funding and their effect on budget program milestones; to analyze financial and budgetary relationship s to develop recommendations for budgetary actions under conditions and time pressures due to: short and rapidly changing program and budgetary deadlines and objectives; gaps and conflicts in program and budgetary information; lack of predictive data; conflicting program and budgetary objectives; and changing guidelines for the work.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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 SOCOM structure, programs and methods of organization(s) for accomplishing budgeting work.

2. Knowledge of agency budget procedures, regulations, policies, and guides to formulate, justify, analyze and execute assigned budget in support of the HQ USSOCOM mission, structure, goals, work process, and programs.

3. Knowledge of the agency budget policies, precedents, regulations and guidelines and knowledge of budgeting administration requirements at various organizational levels.

4. Knowledge of computerized budget systems and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments.

5. Skill in selecting and applying a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary processes to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems, and conduct studies and analyses.

6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary process/actions.

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.

Additional information

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.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .

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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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