This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Biometric Identity Management. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a subject matter expert for the development and management of requirements and business analytical documentation providing staff with objectively based information and guidance for making decisions on the administrative, programmatic, and technical aspects of agency requirements. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a BUDGET ANALYST, GS-0560-9/11, your typical work assignments may include the following: Processes financial transactions related to the allotment, commitment, obligation, and expenditure of government funding in the organizational system(s) of record in accordance with Standard Operation Procedures accurately under the oversight of the team lead. Processes financial documentation related to commercial and federal transactions in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures under the oversight of the team lead. Prepares funding requestdocumentation in coordination with organizational requirements and in accordance with Standard Operation Procedures under the oversight of the team lead. Analyzes, summarizes, and prepares narrative reports and related presentation material related to budget and financial management for both internal and external stakeholders in accordance with organization guidance under the oversight of the team lead. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Qualifications

GS-09 Level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting one (1) of the following below: Specialized Experience You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-7) or public or private sector equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: Preparing financial commitment and obligation documents to support program requirements. Providing financial guidance regarding funds commitment and obligation, payment management, travel, and/or purchase card management. Complying with an organization's funds control policy. -OR- Substitution of Education for Experience You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following: Master's or equivalent graduate degree Two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree LL.B. or J.D., if related. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience You may qualify at this grade level if you have a combination of education and experience (i.e. 6 months specialized experience and over 18 graduate level credits). GS-11 Level: You may qualify at this grade level by meeting one (1) of the following below: Specialized Experience You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service (GS-9) or public or private sector equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: Providing support and assistance in analyzing and tracking budget expenditures. Providing guidance on budget procedures and policies to ensure accurate and timely budget execution. Applying budgetary concepts, methods, and techniques in the execution of funds for operational budgets. -OR- Substitution of Education for Experience You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree LL.M., if related -OR- Combination of Education and Experience You may qualify at this grade level if you have a combination of education and experience (i.e. 6 months specialized experience and over 36 graduate level credits). NOTE 1: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify for the next grade level. You must submit a copy of your transcripts for review. NOTE 2: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. You must also submit a copy of your transcript for review if substituting education for experience. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Kevin Adams
• Phone: 202-868-0948
• Email: [email protected]