BUDGET ANALYST

Summary

This position is part of the War Media Activity. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring and controlling obligations and commitment of funds for program purposes; monitoring appropriated funds control for allocation to the activities and the expenditure of funds for contractual purposes; and reporting to higher echelons on the status of program funds and obligations and trends in the cost of attaining program objectives.

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Duties

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As a BUDGET ANALYST at the GS-0560-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Reports to higher echelons on the status of program funds, obligations, and cost trends.
• Recommends priorities for fund allocation and distribution to organizational elements based on policy, regulatory guides, and program milestones.
• Monitors and tracks fund usage during the budget execution phase, reporting variations that exceed funding limitations.
• Maintains and reconciles balances to prevent over-commitment of funds and prepares real-time audits and recommendations for corrective action.
• Uses multiple electronic systems (like DAI, DTS, e-DARTS) to prepare, receive, and review various financial documents for accuracy and completeness, including FS 7600B invoices and travel vouchers.
• Processes vouchers and invoices for payment, ensuring compliance with the Prompt Payment Act.
• Provides financial systems support, training, and information dissemination to users of DAI and other financial systems.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is eligible for situational telework only.
• Must possess or be able to maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening test and periodic tests thereafter.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Preparing estimates of annual funding needs.
• Assuring that obligations and expenditure of funds are in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
• Recommending adjustments to the allocations of funds withing budgets accounts.

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

Veterans 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:

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

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

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.

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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

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:

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 selectee's 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.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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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