About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL), located in Alexandria, VA. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.

Duties

Serves as a Budget Analyst for Research Laboratory. Provide accounting functions for the four branches, MIO, and Technical Directorate Office. Reviews, analyzes and verify financial obligations and expenditures for validity to ensure they occur on a timely basis in accordance with monthly obligation plan. Prepare data summaries for routine and special reports using the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) and Data Warehouse. Create cross charge labor codes, reviewing and researching un-liquidated obligations (ULO’s). The employee will be under the supervision of the MIO Chief in analyzing, adjusting and refining the GRL budget. ERDC Data Warehouse systems, budget management/admin, resource management (RM), travel, procurement/contracting, property acquisition/control, and other support services programs. Manages and reports on financial matters for direct and reimbursable funding. Reviews budget requests, analyzes estimates and monitors execution of the operating budget to assure funds are properly received, allocated, obligated and disbursed. Serves as POC to resolve RM issues, verify the accuracy of Finance and Accounting data, and utilize/control government credit card small purchases. Maintains reconciliation of credit card billing statements. Assists in reviewing and researching unliquidated orders (ULO's). Processes billing and financial reports. Works under team direction from senior division admin officers and is responsive to tasking from the division and branch chiefs. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• DoD Financial Management Certification Level II within 24 months.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas EmploymentNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. DJ-02 General Experience Required: A. One year of general experience which includes: analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. OR B. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR C. General experience as described in A, but less than three years; and some education as described in B, but less than the required four years. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 36. Then, divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts. DJ-03 Specialized Experience Required: A. One year of specialized experience which includes: establishing and implementing annual budget program spend plans; analyzing budget program trends; and forecasting fiscal program performance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DJ-02 (GS-09). OR B. Successfully completed a 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 perform the work of the position, such as budget, accounting, and financial management. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR C. The specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and at least two years of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required three years. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Budget Formulation, Justification, and PresentationDecision SupportFinancial ManagementFinancial Management Systems This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project and the DJ-02 pay band includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-05 thru GS-10. The DJ-03 pay band includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to the GS-11 thru GS-12. In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, Laboratory Demonstration Project employees must have a current average performance score of at least 2.5 or equivalent (fully successful rating) for promotion consideration. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk