This position is located in the Budget and Financial Management Branch (BFMB), Office of Mission Integration & Financial Management (OMIFM), Office of Science Management and Operations (OSMO), Office of the Director (OD), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Duties

If selected for this position, the incumbent may perform the following duties: Assist Budget Director and senior analysts in developing budget estimates. Responsible for checking and verifying the use of proper accounting codes on various budget documents. Apply sound arithmetic reasoning and be thoroughly familiar with formats required by the Office of Management and Budget, DHHS, and NIH manual issuances. Obtain, select, and compile data from various fiscal and budgetary sources. Serves as primary assistant to senior analysts and Budget Director with regard to gathering and reporting Institute obligations in disease areas. If you are selected at the GS-05 or GS-06 level, you will essentially perform the same duties as those at the full performance level described above, however, duties are less complex and will be performed under closer supervision with more detailed guidance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Budget Technician GS-0561 position at the GS-05 level if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must have completed 4 years of education above high school; OR You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: monitoring expenses for supplies and services; compiling data from various fiscal and budget documents; researching and compiling information to respond to routine administrative inquiries; and using software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, and forms.; OR Have a combination of post high school education and specialized experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Budget Technician GS-0561 position at the GS-06 level: You must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in reviewing vouchers, purchase requests and contract invoices to verify budgetary account codes and cost estimates; adjusting account balances to reflect the effect of allocations, transfers, obligations, and transactions; and collecting budget information for use in budget reports. In order to qualify for a Budget Technician GS-0561 position at the GS-07 level: You must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in researching accounting information to identify budget variances or irregularities; reviewing vouchers, purchase requests and contract invoices to verify budgetary account codes and cost estimates; and preparing summary financial reports and documents using automated systems. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12330532

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Na'tasha Stewart
• Phone: 240-627-3872
• Email: [email protected]