Serves as financial advisor to the Chief, Engineering and Construction (E&C) Division. The work involves, but not limited to, technical and administrative responsibilities for, and control over, the formulation, justification, and execution of the Division's operating budget and District's Combined Departmental Overhead Budget. Maintains a balance in efficiency and economy of operations for the Division's budgets.

Duties

Budget Analyst develops, coordinates, and manages the District's annual operating budgets. Develops, coordinates, and submits for Budget Officer’s approval the District annual General and Administrative offices Operating Budget which reflects total income and expenses for the fiscal year. Monitors budget and program execution using data from finance and accounting records, manpower utilization reports, budget estimates, and obligation documents. Makes continuing review and comparison of actual obligations and expenditures against program plans. Analyzes and makes recommendations to the Senior Budget Analyst on administrative and overhead rates based on workload, income and expense projections. Routinely reviews overhead balances and need for review of overhead rates. Prepares or monitors preparation of required periodic and special reports. Collaborates with other organizations (i.e., manpower control activity in Resource Management Office, Programs Management Branch, and technical elements) in forecasting and justifying requirements. Provides budget and funding information on request to higher echelon.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Certification Level 2: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified designated position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education/experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: GS-11 I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing statistical budget estimates, justification statements, and budget execution plans for essential programs and activities. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Related education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as accounting, business, economics, finance, political science, or statistics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Concepts, Policies, and Principles of BudgetFinancial Management AnalysisOral CommunicationTeamwork Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-BUFFALO DO NOT MAIL Buffalo, NY 14207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk