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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Budget Analyst (Title 32) (Permanent)

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$77K/yr - $100K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Budget Analyst (Title 32) (Permanent) as part of the VA USPFO, National Guard. The role involves providing management oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation, and execution of funds, as well as advising Program Managers on the appropriate use of discretionary funds.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides management oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation and execution of funds. Reviews annual appropriation and authorization legislation to determine congressional intent. Reviews and interprets higher headquarters' orders, guidelines and directives, and policies and precedents to assess impact on State programs. Prepares budget requests consistent with guidance issued by NGB. Advises Program Managers (PMs) on the appropriate use of discretionary funds consistent with fiscal law

Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of Funding Authorizations Documents (FADS) for the state ARNG Comptroller. Develops, coordinates and distributes Funding Allocation Targets to division and PM accounts using the State Automated Budget System and the State Accounting and Reservation System. Produces monthly reports and summary reports on annual funding programs and allotment for these accounts to PMs, senior management, the Chief of Staff, the Adjutant General (AG) and NGB. Responsible for the budgetary planning and programming timetables for new and modified programs, deployments, and mobilizations for the state ARNG. Develops processes and guidance in unique situations without specific guidance

Prepares quarterly resource management reports, monthly analysis of financed orders in relation to forecasting expenses and provides narrative explanation of the causes of variances between actual and budget objectives. Develops supplemental guidance and instructions for operating officials on the preparation and submission of budget estimates and ensures a comparable level of funding to estimates and requests

Reviews transactions including reservations, obligations, and disbursements based on interpretation of laws, regulations, or policy. Responsible for reprogramming and migration of congressional interest program funds based on Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) decisions and changing needs of various organizations. Prepares requests to NGB for budget activity transfers directed by the AG and the PBAC. Trains ARNG personnel in budget and financial management principles, techniques, responsibilities, distribution, and accounting for federal funds. Upon mobilization, makes recommendations on obtaining resources; and computes budget requirements

Provides technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested. Works with other Department of Defense (DoD) components to establish business practices to enhance mission accomplishment. Serves as the budgetary primary point of contact for issues relating to the Master Cooperative Agreements

Independently develops and implements guidelines and policies as well as management controls for effective budget execution. Exercises primary oversight of program manager appointments and delegations of authority

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Budget managementFinancial analysisMS Excel advancedAccountingFinancial managementCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform

Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a trial period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

This position is ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit

Required Skills: Advances MS Excel to include Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and the ability to perform calculations and automation to process large volumes of data

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience providing management oversight and guidance to the budget formulation and execution process

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-9 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government

This experience must include activities such as: Experience providing management oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation and execution of funds

Experience certifying funds and coordinating the receipt of Funding Authorizations Documents (FADS) for the state ARNG Comptroller

Experience preparing quarterly resource management reports, monthly analysis of financed orders in relation to forecasting expenses and provides narrative explanation of the causes of variances between actual and budget objectives

Experience reviewing transactions including reservations, obligations, and disbursements based on interpretation of laws, regulations, or policy

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, the applicant must have a completed undergraduate or graduate education, the college degree education must be in one of, or be a combination of the following required disciplines: accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management

Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work

Applicants, who completed a military financial technical school course and were awarded the applicable and compatible military skills, are considered qualified for GS-09 level positions

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position

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.