This position serves as a Budget Analyst in the Justice Management Division, Budget Staff, Legal Activities Group (LAG) located in Washington, DC. The Budget Staff has principal departmental responsibility for the development, direction and execution of Department-wide program budget operations; Department-wide funds control; and planning and conduct of program budget review efforts throughout the Department to assist top level officials in the assessment of objectives and efficiency.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities for a Budget Analyst generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop justifications of budget estimates for assigned activities mission, functions, and operations. Implement policies and procedures governing budget formulation, budget execution, financial management, and administrative control of funds. Monitor budget execution activities. Develop procedural guidelines for assigned programs for the preparation of budget estimates. Interpret local budgetary calls. Perform budget estimation activities using predetermined formulas.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Budget Analyst at (GS-0560-12/13), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Specialize Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Developing budget processes or procedures; Preparing budget estimates; AND Preparing a variety of financial reports (e.g. status of funds, expenses, and obligations). Specialize Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: In depth knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations of budget or financial related programs or services; Developing guidance or procedures on budget formulation and execution; AND Resolving budgetary issues or problems. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 04/10/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Justice Management Division, Budget Staff 2 Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 9W.300 Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Tamara Shelton
• Phone: 202-286-6440
• Email: [email protected]