Budget Officer

Summary

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

This position is part of the Defense Microelectronics Activity. The incumbent serves as the advisor to Comptroller leadership on budget formulation execution resource allocation fiscal planning and funding strategies affecting agency-wide operations

Duties

As a Budget Officer at the NHsome of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the principal advisor to Comptroller leadership on budget formulation execution resource allocation fiscal planning and funding strategies affecting agency-wide operations.
• Leads the development integration and execution of the agencys budget program including formulation forecasting financial analysis spend planning and funding recommendations.
• Provides executive-level analyses briefings and decision-support products to senior leadership on budgetary fiscal and resource management matters.
• Develops budget estimates funding requirements projections and financial models to support strategic planning and mission execution.
• Ensures compliance with appropriations law fiscal statutes Department of Defense financial management policies and applicable federal regulations.
• Analyzes financial data funding trends and execution performance to identify risks opportunities and resource requirements.
• Oversees the preparation and presentation of budget submissions financial reports congressional inquiries unfunded requirements and program review documentation.
• Leads continuous process improvement initiatives to strengthen financial management practices internal controls reporting capabilities and operational efficiencies.
• Supervises a team of financial management professionals by assigning and evaluating work establishing priorities providing coaching and mentorship and developing workforce capabilities.
• Exercises supervisory authorities including performance management leave administration hiring recommendations employee development disciplinary actions and workforce planning.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex financial issues and ensure effective stewardship of government resources.
• Represents the Comptroller organization in meetings working groups audits inspections and senior-level forums.
• Performs supervisory and program management responsibilities necessary to support mission accomplishment and organizational objectives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Selective Service requirements apply. Please visit for more information
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by required background investigation
• Must obtain/maintain Top Secret security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated position: Yes
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exemp
• Position requires Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) Program certification.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

1. Leading budget formulation execution and financial management activities for a federal organization.
2. Advising senior leadership on funding fiscal law resource allocation and budgetary matters.
3. Developing budget estimates financial forecasts and analytical products to support decision-making.
4. Interpreting and applying appropriations law federal budget guidance and financial management regulations.
5. Supervising personnel managing workload priorities and evaluating employee performance.
6. Preparing and delivering executive-level briefings reports and recommendations to senior officials.
7. Identifying financial risks and implementing corrective actions to improve organizational performance.

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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Position may be filled at McClellan CA or Fort Belvoir VA:

• McClellan CA: $139422 - $181254
• Fort Belvoir VA: $143913 - $187093

Other Notes:

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however a selectees initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Agencys interest.
• Relocation and/or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager to be in the best interest of the Agency.
• Telework is available in accordance with DOD Policy basis. Remote work is not authorized.

ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Business - Financial Management - Advanced level. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 48 months after entry into this position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Back to Basics - Helpful Resources ()

• DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Business - Financial Management Advanced certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.

Re-employed Annuitant: If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant information can be found at: Reemployed Annuitants DCPAS ()

Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System ())

This position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority