Budget Analyst (SME) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Summary This position is located in the Office of Administration, Massena, New York. As a Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for the full range of review and analysis functions in the formulation, presentation, and execution budgetary appropriations. Duties As a Budget Analyst, you will: Budget Formulation & Execution: Direct the full range of budget functions, including the formulation, presentation, and execution of complex budgetary accounts. Monitor fund status and ensure the accurate allocation of resources in alignment with organizational priorities. Strategic Financial Advisory: Act as a primary liaison and strategic partner to program offices and senior leadership. Provide guidance on all budget and allocation matters. Advanced Analytics & Performance Review: Conduct trend and comparative analyses to evaluate workload, contract awards, and long-term project performance. Utilize financial systems to extract data and develop automated cost-reporting tools that facilitate data-driven management decisions. Compliance & Policy Interpretation: Review and interpret broad financial directives and regulatory guidance to ensure all spending requests and allocations comply with established laws. Exercise initiative to implement improved budgeting methods and internal controls. Collaborative Reporting & Troubleshooting: Coordinate across organizational subdivisions to complete comprehensive performance and accountability reports. Serve as a technical point of contact for staff, providing advice on routine to complex financial management issues and system troubleshooting. The ideal candidate must have knowledge of budget processes, policies, procedures, and regulations to assure that budget execution, projections, and submissions conform to requirements, guidelines, and financial objectives. PLEASE NOTE: This announcement establishes an open continuous one-month vacancy announcement.   Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field, we will review applications after the first 14 days of the vacancy opening for early consideration. Then after, applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications 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-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Integrated Budget Development: Development, preparation and execution of budgets, including monitoring funding limitations and recommending adjustments based on shifting program needs. Operational Problem Solving: Conducting reasoned analysis of financial issues and modifying existing procedures to resolve current operational problems. Collaborative Liaison: Acting as a liaison to program offices to provide guidance on budget understanding and fund utilization. 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: Integrated Budget Development: Independently developing, formulating, and executing complex organizational budgets and long-term financial plans. Program Collaboration: Designing, developing, and preparing automated budget tracking systems for use by program offices and management. Serve as a budget resource to ensure financial plans align with operational goals and mission requirements. Complex Financial & Trend Analysis: Providing in-depth financial analysis, trend studies (such as year-over-year and month-over-month analysis), variance analysis, and obligations reporting to Senior Management on a regular basis. 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: Teamwork: Encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; foster commitment and team spirit; work with others to achieve goals. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. 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: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students 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. Additional information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. 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.