US Army Corps of Engineers · 1 day ago
Budget Analyst, GS-0560-12 (78788)
Galveston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Budget Analyst for their Southwestern Division in Galveston, TX. The role involves performing budgetary and financial duties, overseeing budget functions, and advising managers on fund usage while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Civil EngineeringConstructionMilitaryRecreation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for performing a full complement of budget functions and duties associated with the formulation and execution phases of a multi-million dollar total budget
Assists with and reviews budget estimates prepared by technical elements and program managers to insure adequacy of documentation and sufficiency of information
Consolidates and coordinates requests
Insures fund requests and/or notification to using agencies are made in sufficient time to assure funds are in place at the time of obligation and expenditure
Monitors charges made to the Revolving Fund account for all salary and expense items
Monitors rates of overhead expenditures are assessed against direct labor charges to insure all expenses are covered, and charged back to the customer
Monitors use/charges made to the Departmental Overhead and General overhead accounts to insure charges are appropriate
Reviews all funds received in the District, and requested work, to determine if fund type (year, appropriation, etc.) are in compliance with law and intent of program authorization
Reviews obligating documents, funds requests, and requests for transfer within allocation, prepared by other offices to determine legal and regulatory compliance
Conducts extensive fact-finding evaluations of requested items of work to determine if items are in scope or out of scope of the original work; coordinates acceptance, rejection, correction, and return of funds among the using agency, PMD, and technical elements
Monitors and tracks the execution of the operating budget through the review of periodic reports and printouts of actual expenditures in comparison to projected figures
Analyzes developing trends to identify potential problems
Coordinates with operating officials to take corrective action or to request the submission of justification for a continuing variance
Prepares special and one-time reports and analyses as required
Advises managers on the proper use of funds
Monitors Cost of Doing Business indicators
Serves as the Regional Liaison for the District
Is an integral team member in compiling/formulating the Regional Operating Budget and setting regional overhead rates
Executes staff guidance of Regional District PRIP budgets that are prepared by supervisory and journeyman level Budget Analysts in the four districts
Oversees Regional and District performance and compliance with HQUSACE requirements
Compiles regional District requests into a consolidated SWD Regional Budget and coordinates prioritization of items with Division staff
Monitors execution of the Region’s PRIP program to assure that funds are properly allocated, obligated and expended in the most expedient and efficient manner IAW authorized management objectives
Responsible for oversight management of all aspects of the budget functions
Duties performed require a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles and objectives of budget administration and require thorough knowledge and skill in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods and techniques of budgeting
Responsible for technical quality of budget work, giving advice or instruction to team members on budget requirements, technical matters, providing on-the-job training (OJT)
Provides OJT to newly assigned analysts; assists them with new, unusual or controversial assignments and participates in training of interns
Conducts financial management orientation for new or newly assigned employees/managers; focusing on fiscal law, budget and execution
Advises the supervisor of workload imbalances and makes recommendations for improved workload distribution
Conducts ongoing evaluation of efforts in meeting program goals and objectives
Identifies strengths and weaknesses, impact of higher levels or external directives/regulations that impeded program progress
Recommends modifications that result in major improvements
Designs and recommends innovative programmatic management and budgeting improvements
Composes and/or reviews SOPs pertaining to budget or finance
Coordinates financial training for the District
Performs Other Duties As Assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
1 year at the lower level GS 11
All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment
Direct deposit of pay is required
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 05% of the time
This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment
Certification Level 2: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action
Resume Cannot be more than 2 pages
Resume must reflect Current PP-Series-GR
External Candidates will incur a 1-year probationary period
Benefits
Hiring incentives such as a relocation bonus, may be authorized (subject to available budget).
Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget).
This position is eligible for situational telework.
Certification Level 2: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense requirements of this certification program.
Company
US Army Corps of Engineers
U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve White
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Elizabeth McCullough, CDFM-A, MBA
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