Budget Analyst

Summary About the Position: This position supports the mission of the Defense Health Agency, and is located in Falls Church, Virginia. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to the Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Learn more about this agency Duties Develop the tens of billion dollar Unified Medical Program for the Program Objective Memorandum (POM); reviews, analyzes and prepares assigned resource exhibits to justify required resources for programs, projects and activities. Educate and coordinate with the MHS components on the data elements required to be reported, and analyzes the components’ submissions for accuracy and completeness. Research, analyze and prepare assigned resource exhibits required to formulate the annual Defense Health Program (DHP) $30 billion President’s Budget to justify required resources for programs, projects and activities. Monitor the budget execution for the DHP Appropriations, Operation and Maintenance, Procurement, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, for the individual MHS components and the individual special interest programs. Conduct in-depth financial studies on the resource requirements for a broad range of DHP issues and programs. Control, account and distribute to MHS components the DHP funds allotted by OUSD (C). Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing annual appropriations, monitoring budget execution, preparing budget justifications, and utilizing automated programming systems ( e.g., MP2BET, MPPT, OneNumber, and DBET). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. 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/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.