BUDGET ANALYST

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a resources advisor/budget analyst performing day-to-day
control and management involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of the organization's budget and
funding requirements.

Requirements:

Condition Of Employment Continue:
This is a Financial Management Level 1 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.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialize experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, for Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes
experience performing day-to-day control and management involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of the organizations budget and funding requirements. (examples: obtain, monitor and track organizations funds; review and analyze budget requests submitted to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to instructions; monitors, tracks, and reviews obligations, expenditures, reimbursable orders, and request.)

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EDUCATION: have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official college transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: have a combination of specialized experience described in A above, and graduate level education described in B above, therefore I have a combination of education and experience. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.

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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned budget in support of the mission, structure, goals, work processes and programs of assigned activities/organizations.

2. Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks.

3. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing source of factual information, such as that found in accounting
reports, payroll records, work reports, or inventory and supply data.

4. Skill in preparing written forms, schedules, and reports related to the obligation and expenditures of funds.

5. Ability to make oral presentations on the budget, and conduct budget-related training to a variety of audiences.

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.