Budget Analyst

Provides management oversight to the budget process including planning programming budgeting allocation and execution of funds. Reviews annual appropriation and authorization legislation to determine congressional intent. Reviews and interprets higher headquarters orders guidelines and directives and policies and precedents to assess impact on State programs. Prepares budget requests consistent with guidance issued by NGB. Advises Program Managers (PMs) on the appropriate use of discretionary funds consistent with fiscal law.

Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of Funding Authorizations Documents (FADS) for the state ARNG Comptroller. Develops coordinates and distributes Funding Allocation Targets to division and PM accounts using the State Automated Budget System and the State Accounting and Reservation System. Produces monthly reports and summary reports on annual funding programs and allotment for these accounts to PMs senior management the Chief of Staff the Adjutant General (AG) and NGB. Responsible for the budgetary planning and programming timetables for new and modified programs deployments and mobilizations for the state ARNG. Develops processes and guidance in unique situations without specific guidance.

Prepares quarterly resource management reports monthly analysis of financed orders in relation to forecasting expenses and provides narrative explanation of the causes of variances between actual and budget objectives. Develops supplemental guidance and instructions for operating officials on the preparation and submission of budget estimates and ensures a comparable level of funding to estimates and requests.

Reviews transactions including reservations obligations and disbursements based on interpretation of laws regulations or policy. Responsible for reprogramming and migration of congressional interest program funds based on Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) decisions and changing needs of various organizations. Prepares requests to NGB for budget activity transfers directed by the AG and the PBAC. Trains ARNG personnel in budget and financial management principles techniques responsibilities distribution and accounting for federal funds. Upon mobilization makes recommendations on obtaining resources; and computes budget requirements.

Provides technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested. Works with other Department of Defense (DoD) components to establish business practices to enhance mission accomplishment. Serves as the budgetary primary point of contact for issues relating to the Master Cooperative Agreements.

Independently develops and implements guidelines and policies as well as management controls for effective budget execution. Exercises primary oversight of program manager appointments and delegations of authority.

Performs other duties as assigned

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Favorable background check is required.
• Position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• PCS expenses will not be paid.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service see .
• Veterans Preference will apply. DD Form 214s are required for Veterans Preference. If claiming Veterans Preference for disability a Disability VA letter and SF-15 must also be submitted.
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• Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 certified position requiring certification to be completed within two years of appointment.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience education or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in analysis research writing and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences. Ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations procedures and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must haveI have at least 36 months specialized experience education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Have experience education or training of finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. Have experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to follow directions to read retain and understand a variety of instructions regulations policies and procedures.


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 months/years.

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.