THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a BUDGET ANALYST, Position Description Number T5903800 and is part of the ME 101st Comptroller Flight, National Guard.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to accomplish budget formulation, trend analyses, and execution evaluation of federal funds provided by the ANG and other Department of Defense (DoD) components to the assigned unit. This position is independently responsible for the overall budget function in organizations, as determined by the Financial Manager. Accomplishes budget functions in support of state and federal ANG operations, training, and readiness missions. MAJOR 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. (____%)

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Employees must obtain the appropriate certification levels for their positions within 24 months after initial assignment.
• Employees must maintain the positions’ continuous training and education studies, as identified for each certification level, during the defined 24 month period.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: The Budget Analysis Series, GS-0560, is a critical financial management program. It covers two-grade interval work in financial management budget administration, budget formulation, and budget execution. The primary purpose of this series is to provide management oversight and guidance to the budget formulation and execution process. Positions in this series require a high order of analytical abilities; skills in applying problem solving techniques; and, skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. The GS-0560 positions involve competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities, and behaviors) in analysis, research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences. The positions perform work that follows established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment; and, typically learn to do the work through extended specialized experiences. Budget analysts, assigned to line program offices, often advise managers on the preparation, documentation, and submission requirements for budget requests; the relative costs analysis and benefits of alternative program plans; the allotments and sub-allotments of funds for distribution to program managers; the propriety of obligations and expenditures check results; and, provide guidance concerning the legal and regulatory aspects covering the use of funds. The positions perform work that requires a range of competencies in regard to budget operation, procedures, and program guidelines, concepts, guiding principles, techniques, and practices. In accordance with the policies and assigned responsibilities, the series GS-0560 Budget Analysis qualification requirements and procedures are established to support and align with the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program. Reference DoDI 1300.26, November 20, 2013, members of the finance workforce are required to participate in the Certification Program that directs certification levels and continuous education and training studies. The certification requirements are conditions of continued employment in the financial management workforce. Employees must obtain the appropriate certification levels for their positions within 24 months after initial assignment; and, employees must maintain the positions' continuous training and education studies, as identified for each certification level, during the defined 24 month period. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months of finance budget experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of financial NG 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 demonstrate the competencies to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures.

Education

Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree and/or a post graduate degree from an accredited college/university in NG finance; -or- in a combination of the following required disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management is optimum.

If you are using Education to qualify for this position,

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address ME 101st Comptroller Flight 106 Maineiac Ave Bangor, ME 04402 US
• Name: Cara MacVane
• Phone: (207) 430-6019
• Email: [email protected]