THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH THE NEBRASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD. This National Guard position is for a BUDGET ANALYST, Position Description Number T5903800 and is part of 155 CPTF, Nebraska Air National Guard.

Duties

As a BUDGET ANALYST, GS-0560-9/11, duties: 1. Performs budget formulation involving the preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizations/programs into a consolidated budget request. Analyzes assigned programs and interprets budgetary guidance to provide recommendations for local budget policy and procedures. Develops budget formulation assumptions, formats the organizational requirements for the serviced organizations, for the overall budget. Reviews, analyzes, edits, and consolidates budget submissions before submitting to Budget Officer and/or the Financial Manager (FM). Develops appropriate narrative justification statements and presentation material for budget submissions, unfunded requirements, and programmatic changes. Develops detailed programming and financial planning justification and documentation for inclusion into the Wing financial plan. Assists the Budget Officer in making formal presentations of the proposed submission to the FM, commanders, center managers, and resource advisors. Coordinates with NGB to appropriately defend estimates, answer specific questions, and provide clarification. 2. Performs budget execution analysis of obligations incurred and actual expenditures of different sources and types of funding, such as one-year, multi-year, and no-year appropriations; reimbursement funds; and transfers of funds from other agencies. Identifies funding status, to include shortfalls, and provides guidance for the proper application of annual budget and/or allotment authority. Exercises technical expertise and recommends approval or disapproval of funding requests based on interpretations of fiscal law, regulation or policy. Receives funding documents for assigned programs. Allocates appropriated funds to individual activities/functional areas based on an analysis of activity budget estimates, historical expenditures, quarterly projections, and approved funding. Performs analysis of actual expenditures compared to planned utilization of annual budget and/or allotment authority, evaluates fund availability to achieve balance of approved objectives, and proposes reprogramming actions as necessary within assigned programs. Performs in-depth analysis of funding received versus projected expenditures for model-driven programs. Identifies trends and patterns, recommends ways to improve utilization of funds, suggests alternative funding approaches, and advises the Budget Officer, Financial Manager, commanders, center managers and resource advisors on the availability of funds. Evaluates the effect of cost and programmatic changes on the budget execution process. Identifies the need for transfer or reprogramming of funds between programs under the same budget account. Adjusts fund allocations as required. Verifies, enters and adjusts budgetary data in a variety of forms, schedules, and reports. Provides analytical guidance for year-end close out to ensure proper, legal and full utilization of funds. 3. Provides financial advice, assistance, interpretation, and guidance on budget related matters such as types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities, status and use of funds to the Budget Officer, Financial Manager, commanders, center managers, resource advisors, and other staff members. Information may include details on budget submissions, unfunded requirements submissions, year-end closeout procedures, and other procedural guidance. Provides financial reports, trend analyses, rates of expenditures, and comparisons of actual performance to the financial plan, historical data, and identification of variances. Serves as a financial consultant on issues such as: budgeting strategies and techniques, use of financial management products, resource distribution, program priorities, financial forecasts and projections, and assists in development of annual, long-range and conversion financial plans. 4. Designs, develops, conducts, and documents resource management training for personnel responsible for the expenditure of appropriated funds. Training includes initial review or update of financial management processes, procedures, and requirements. Serves as alternate chairperson to the Financial Working Group (FWG) and alternate advisor to the Financial Management Board (FMB). Provides organizational personnel with necessary information and knowledge to accomplish mission objectives. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory

Qualifications

Security Clearance/Background Check requirements: In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work. Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency. Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume. Nebraska National Guard Information Security Specialist - [email protected]; 402-309-1129. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: To meet basic entry qualification requirements, evaluate applicants for experience, education, or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in analysis, research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences. Ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 - 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training of finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have a good understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have experiences and training that demonstrate the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures. GS-11 - 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training of finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Education

Education:

As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.

Contacts

• Address NE 155 CPR FT 2420 W Butler Ave Lincoln, NE 68524 US
• Name: Jon Sronce
• Phone: 402-309-8173
• Email: [email protected]