The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Comptroller/Chief Financial Officer Directorate.

Duties

As a Budget Analyst at the NH-0560-2 some of your typical work assignments may include: This position is developmental to the full performance PRD, JY00960, Budget Analyst, NH-0560-III. The incumbent receives progressively more responsible assignments after proficient experience and training levels are met and may be non-competitively promoted to the target position pending all requirements have been met. The incumbent works under closer supervision and works in a developmental capacity performing assignments and completing training, both of which are aimed in preparing the incumbent to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties outlined in the full performance job description. Incumbent may be non-competitively promoted pending time-in grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the target level duties. Provides advice and assistance to managers in the development of budget requests and related supporting documentation. Develops plans and estimates for funding program areas. Reviews and edits budget requests to ensure they conform to Missile Defense Agency (MDA), DoD, OMB and Congressional requirements. Analyzes estimates to identify imbalances among program areas, to eliminate duplication of functions, and to reconcile estimates with current levels of expenditures and anticipated changes in programs, staffing levels, and/or administrative functions. Compiles narrative and statistical material and prepares exhibits and related background information concerning budgets for presentation to deciding officials. Performs similar information-gathering and budget justification tasks in response to requests from management. Participates in analysis of legislation to determine congressional intent, identify statutory requirements, and to recommend responses which are beneficial, or least harmful, to the Agency mission. Assists in the preparation of required reports to Congress, testimony and responses to congressional, Government Accounting Office, and Office of Management and Budget inquires. Provides inputs to policies. Presents briefings to obtain consensus/approval. Monitors the execution (i.e., obligation and expenditure of funds) of approved budgets to ensure that funds are properly allocated, obligated, and spent in a timely and effective manner in support of appropriated and authorized levels and management objectives. Recommends adjustments, such as redistribution of funds within budget accounts, in response to changes in programs, staffing levels, administrative functions, and/or funds available. Exercises budget controls through review and approval of the obligation and expenditure of funds for management and administrative purposes, including payment of salaries and expenses. Reviews and interprets directives received from MDA headquarters and formulates local procedures. Ensures that supported activities are informed of all significant MDA budgetary policy and procedural changes. Develops solutions for budgetary issues surfaced by supported activities resulting from changes in program requirements and/or special requirements that necessitate deviations from existing policies, program requirements, methods and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required; OGE Form 450, may be required upon entering the position and annually thereafter as outlined by the Missile Defense Agency Office of General Counsel OGE 450 Filer Determination Guide.
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• This is an acquisition position coded Level I in Business, Financial Management Incumbent must obtain mandatory DAWIA certification within 24 months of entry into position.
• Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every two years.
• This is a Financial Management Level I Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-02, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-05 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience with the application of acquisition program management principles, policies, and regulations to resolve difficult problems; Experience assessing project requirements and determine acquisition solutions; Experience in establishing effective work and customer relationships OR B. Possess one full academic year of graduate education OR C. Possess Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.). S.A.A. is based on (1) Class Standing, (2) Grade-Point Average, or (3) Honor Society Membership. (1) Class Standing: Upper one-third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision based on completed courses. (2) Grade-Point Average: A grade point average of (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on the official transcript or as computed based on four years of education, or computed based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum; -or- (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final two years of the curriculum. (3) Election to Membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society: Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies. Freshman scholastic honor societies cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position. OR D. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 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.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]