BUDGET ANALYST.

Duties

• Provides management guidance in administering the total budget program, utilizing the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) and Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-A), and managing the Defense Travel System (DTS).
• Develops budget guidance to be followed by budget/resource management personnel, program directors, and activities with budget reporting responsibilities.
• Develops recommended reprogramming of funds to ensure balance of a multi-year program document is maintained and resources are used in the most efficient manner.
• Ensures distribution of approved operating budget and allocation of funds received from higher headquarters is in accordance with approved programs.
• Serves as GFEBS and GCSS-A user and acts as coordinator for training and access to both systems.
• Utilizes various financial and Logistics systems.
• Interprets budget policies, directives, and regulations received from higher headquarters, and publishes local implementing directives.
• Analyzes program and budget guidance and instructions from higher headquarters to determine impact on operations.
• Shares management of the overall Government Travel Credit Card (GTCC) program with the Defense Travel Administrators (DTAs).
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires incumbent employee to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position.
• This is an OBLIGATED POSITION due to overseas assignment of prior employee with statutory return rights to this position.
  
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
  
  

Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 months by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: formulating annual budgets for an organization; preparing budgetary and report documents, such as financial management reports, financial plans, budget execution reviews, and/or prior year reports; and advising senior management on the status of budget execution. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Specialized Experience for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes planning, formulating and executing budget plans; reviewing budget estimates for compliance with policy, rules, regulations and procedures; monitoring the use of expenditure of budget funds; and preparing a variety of reports covering the status of funds, expenses and obligations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Budget Administration
• Computer Literacy
• Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Budget
• Oral Communication
  
  

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a Career Program (CP) 11- Comptroller position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances is not authorized.
• Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
• Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 months by a current permanent Army employee. Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.