This position is located in the Department of Education (ED), Federal Student Aid (FSA), Finance Directorate in support of the Chief Financial Officer. This position serves as senior budget analyst and Contracting Officer's Representative on all assigned CFO contracts with primary duties and responsibilities that include: Budget and Contracting Officer Representative work.

Duties

As a Budget Analyst, GS-0560-14, you will be responsible for: 

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• May be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:  One year of specialized experience in the federal service or equivalent in the private sector to at least the GS-13 level, performing duties such as: 1) Administering contracts and applying knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance. 2) Applying knowledge of Federal budget processes, laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and communicating with management and other stakeholders through oral and written communication and 3) Managing and meeting deadlines on contracts, budget and special projects concurrently. and A FAC P/PM level II or level III certification is preferred but not required. Project Management Professional certification issued by the Project Management Institute is also preferred but not required. A selectee will be required to obtain FACP/PM level II certification within 12 of months of hire date. FAC P/PM certification must be obtained in accordance with the required training set forth by the Federal Acquisition Institute. Additional training may be required to develop program and technical competencies relevant to the assigned contracts and projects. and This position has a Selective Placement Factor, which is a skill, knowledge, ability, or other characteristic essential for the job's satisfactory performance. The Selective Placement Factor represents the minimum requirements for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration. Selective Placement Factor: A COR Level II or Level lll certification is required upon acceptance of this position. A selectee will be required to obtain COR level III certification within 12 months of hire date. The COR must maintain their COR certification in accordance with the required training set forth by the Federal Acquisition Institute. Additional training may be required to develop program and technical competencies relevant to the assigned contracts. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFC OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID 830 1st, NE Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: FSA Human Resources
• Phone: 202-377-3932
• Email: [email protected]