Budget Analyst

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Budget Analyst for the Joint Activities located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This is a TERM NTE 1 year position and cannot be made permanent. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Duties Perform routine budget administration functions in the formulation, execution, and review of Command and subordinate units travel and other assigned programs. Consolidate budget estimates covering projected annual operating expenses for the Command. Review Spend Plan projections for validity and compliance with rules and regulations. Utilize budget technical systems to research and resolve budget problems and provide assistance on funding matters. Maintain fiscal controls of annual funding and expenditures of assigned accounts to ensure no anti-deficiency or fiscal law violations. Develop briefs and reports to advise commanders and managers on the financial status and execution trends of the budget. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance with Special Compartmented Information (SCI). In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, employee must successfully pass a urinalysis screening prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. This position requires occasional business travel (15%). This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. This is an obligated position. Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing routine budget and administration functions in the formulation, execution, and review of a Command budget accounts; tracking all obligations and executions to advise staff of potential financial issues; and utilizing budget execution and formulation automated systems to resolve budgetary problems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR 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, such as Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance. OR 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 hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Comptroller Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. Incentives such as student loan repayment, advance in hire, relocation, and recruitment MAY be authorized for qualifying selectees. 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. 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