Budget Analyst

Duties:

• Perform analytical and administrative duties related to the formulation, presentation, and execution of the annual budget.
• Research, compile, and estimate personnel salaries, training and travel expenses, contractual support, and other applicable costs.
• Monitor the use and rate of approved budget execution through ongoing dialogue with managers, review of documents, and examination of financial records.
• Ensure compliance with fiscal law and financial management procedures through continuous review and surveillance of fund execution.
• Review, analyze, and edit budget estimates and distribute funded allocations, ensuring accuracy and conformance with policies.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of budget requests using techniques like cost-benefit analysis, program tradeoffs, and explore alternative funding methods for current and future budget years.
• Assemble and develop strategy and supporting documentation for the Software Factory budget submission to higher headquarters.

Conditions of Employment:

• Appointment subject to a suitability or fitness determination following a completed background investigation.
• Eligibility for Secret security clearance required.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement: 10% of time.
• Must obtain Financial Management Level 2 Certification within 2 years of employment.
• Appointment subject to a 3-year probationary period unless previously met as per 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience in the following:

1. Leading the development and management of business account information using automated systems.
2. Tracking obligations and expenditures to ensure proper fund allocation.
3. Developing budget forecasts across fiscal years in consultation with senior leaders.

Education: No substitution of education for experience.

Additional Information:

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Required proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Direct Deposit of Pay required.
• The position may involve Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances, subject to applicable regulations.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive federal benefits package.
• Eligibility varies based on employment type (full-time, part-time, etc.).