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USAJOBS · 2 days ago

BUDGET ANALYST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Dahlgren, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$62K/yr - $157K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Budget Analyst to join the Joint Warfare Analysis Center. The primary purpose of this position is to advise Program Managers on the DoD budget formulation and execution process, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and fiscal law.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides assistance with Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Appropriations, Defense Travel System (DTS), Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Program, and Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program

Provides Technical Acquisition Managers (TAMS) with procedural and financial guidance concerning availability or limitation on the use of appropriated funds and recommendations for budgetary actions on single and multi-year programs

Assist Portfolio Managers by providing execution oversight, financial accounting and reporting products to identify and prevent possible deficiencies. Perform assigned junior analyst level budget execution tasks to include; allocate resources, submit target load requests, create commercial purchase requests, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRS), Miscellaneous Obligation/Reimbursement Document (MORD), miscellaneous reimbursement payment packages, monitor and liquidate dormant obligations

Participate with year-end close out account reconciliations to ensure proper and full use of appropriated funds. Maintain manual and automated financial documentation, verify supporting documents, create and post data that directly affects General Ledger Accounts. Effectively communicate (written/oral) to establish trusted relationships with program partners and budget analysts to support timely submission of budget requests and to meet budget execution goals for multiple appropriations and funding sources. Utilize a variety of office automation software and financial systems to assist senior analyst in developing annual spend plans, mid-year reviews, financial management reports, briefs and narratives

Ensures single and multi-year appropriation budgets, cost estimates, and programming complies with legal and regulatory requirements. Reviews, analyzes, revises, and recommends approval, disapproval, or modification of budget requests and justifications

Manages the justification and execution of the budget for multiple agency funding issues. Serves as a technical authority on budget formulation and execution. Provides oversight and management of all projects and their execution status. Coordinates with, consolidates input from, and/or provides support to the technical departments at JWAC. Provides clear guidance and information to organizational current and future programs with projected costs of operation

Prepares and analyzes detailed plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned programs and/or participates with senior planners in fiscal planning and programming. Develops/integrates requirements into the annual fiscal programs, e.g., Program Objective Memorandum. Conducts budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding

Directs annual and multi-year apportionments, allotments, and sub-allotments, and funds transfers through multiple agencies. Performs assigned budget execution tasks to meet the needs of organizations at multiple operational levels. Monitors the use and rate of expenditures of budgeted funds through continuing dialogue with program officials and their staff, review of written documents, and examination of accounting records. Prepares a variety of reports Monitors year-end closing to ensure proper and full use of funds. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes

Qualification

Budget FormulationFinancial ManagementAccounting PrinciplesFiscal LawFinancial Systems ExpertiseAppropriations ManagementPortfolio ManagementFinancial Management CertificationCommunicationProblem SolvingTeamworkLeadership

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

A security clearance may be required

If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement

This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Position may be subject to random drug testing

Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

Employee must maintain current certifications

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Position may be subject to polygraph testing

For Confidential Financial Disclosure positions - you will be required to file the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) within 30 days of being designated a filer

Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes experience performing budget or financial management support functions, including assisting with budget execution, monitoring funds, maintaining financial documentation and supporting compliance with fiscal policies and procedures

Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position

Successfully completed a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

Combinations of successfully completed post 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position

Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes developing and integrating requirements into the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Requirement Framework (RF), along with preparing, presenting, and managing detailed spend plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned programs or portfolios

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Problem Solving, Communication, Business Management, Teamwork and Leadership

Preferred

Appropriations Management: Expertise in Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriations, including budget formulation, execution, and accounting. Skilled at analyzing financial data to identify, resolve and prevent discrepancies

Portfolio Management: Budget - Provide financial support to Technical Acquisition Managers (TAMs) with funding requests, spend plan development, and monthly financial reports. Accounting - Manage funding actions (AF Form 9, MIPRs, GPC-AF Form 4009 and MORDS), monitor accounting stages, clear dormant obligations, and process Upward Obligation Authority (UOA) requests

Financial Systems Expertise: Proficient in various roles within the Defense Travel System (DTS), managing funding actions in DEAMS, conducting DAR-Q reviews in ADVANA, and serve as a Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Agency Program Coordinator (APC)

Communication & Problem-Solving: Effective communicator skilled at resolving complex financial issues and fostering positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, while demonstrating strong teamwork

Financial Management Level 1 Certification

Financial Management Level 2 Certification