Budget Analyst DIRECT HIRE

The Budget Analyst:

• Develops annual overhead budget participating in all stages of the budget formulation and justification process.
• Collaborates with program offices and other necessary partners on preparing narrative and performance materials.
• Reviews and analyzes budget submissions from program offices as well as other Federal agencies.
• Closely coordinates and collaborates with senior analysts to facilitate the analysis/assessments of matter with budgetary funding and/or policy implications for WFL programs and activities.
• Works with senior analysts and Financial Manager to develop and maintain information systems processes policies and internal controls for proper stewardship and oversight of budget operations.

The ideal candidate is a motivated professional with experience performing a wide variety of assignments involving assistance to budget formulation funding calculations providing technical assistance and implementation of the budgetary provisions of enacted legislation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with significant responsibility and visibility.

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT:Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Relocation and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and aservice agreement may be required.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the GS-09 on Experience you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07 it must include:

• Experience performing budgetary and administrative functions associated with all phases of the budget process (e.g. formulation justification presentation and execution)

To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone you must have:

• 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters degree or have been awarded a masters or equivalent graduate degree.

You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts provided with your application.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience youmust have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include:

1. Experience performing budgetary and administrative functions associated with all phases of the budget process (e.g. formulationjustification presentation and execution); AND
2. Experience assisting or preparing preliminary budget estimates and reviewing justifications for program support activities including assistingor preparing special reports on budgetary issues or budgetary planning.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone you must have:

• 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts provided with your application.

To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

• Experience performing budgetary and administrative functions associated with all phases of the budget process (e.g. formulationjustification presentation and execution); AND
• Experience assisting or preparing preliminary budget estimates and reviewing justifications for program support activities including assistingor preparing special reports on budgetary issues or budgetary planning. AND
• Experience organizing analyzing and interpreting financial data and statistical information.

You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience.

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. Budget Administration - Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing justifying reporting on and executing the budget; and the relationships among program budget accounting and reporting systems.
2. Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies principles procedures requirements regulations and policies related to specialized expertise.
3. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing evaluating and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws regulations and guidance.
4. Oral Communication (*) - Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
5. Written Communication - Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.

For all types of consideration 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

For additional information about applying to Federal positions please click on the following link: enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.

Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.