THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a BUDGET ANALYST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2370000 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.

Duties

As a BUDGET ANALYST (TITLE 32), GS-0560-11, you will provide management oversight and guidance to the budget formulation and execution process. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Provide management oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation, and execution of funds. Review annual appropriations and authorization legislation to determine congressional intent. Review and interpret higher headquarters' orders, guidelines and directives, and policies and precedents to assess impact on organizational programs. Advise supervisors on the appropriate use of discretionary funds consistent with fiscal law. Certify funds and coordinate the receipt of Funding Authorization Documents for state comptroller. Develop, coordinate, and distribute funding allocation targets to division and program manager accounts using automated systems. Produce monthly reports and summary reports on annual funding programs and allotments for these accounts to program managers, senior management, and higher-level authorities. Prepare and monitor budgetary planning and programming timetables for new and modified programs, deployments, and mobilizations for organization. Develop processes and guidance in unique situations without specific guidance. Prepare quarterly resource management reports, monthly analysis of financed orders in relation to forecasting expenses. Provide narrative explanations of causes of variances between actual and budget objectives. Develop supplemental guidance and instructions for operating officials on the preparation and submission of budget estimates and ensure a comparable level of funding to estimates and requests. Review transactions including reservations, obligations, and disbursements based on interpretation of laws, regulations, or policy. Reprogram and mitigate congressional interest program funds based on Program Budget Advisory Committee decisions and changing needs of various organizations. Train organizational personnel in budget and financial management principles, techniques, responsibilities, distribution, and account for federal funds. Make recommendations on obtaining resources and compute budget requirements during mobilizations. Provide technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested. Work with Department of Defense components to establish business practices to enhance mission accomplishment. Serve as budgetary primary point of contact for issues relating to the Master Cooperative Agreements. Independently develop and implement guidelines and polices as well as management controls for effective budget execution. Exercise primary oversight of program manager appointments and delegations of authority.

Requirements

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. Military Grades: Enlisted, not to exceed rank of CSM. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUSTpossess experience, education, or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; ability to plan and organize work.; competencies in analysis, research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences: ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Level - MUST possess specialized experience, which includes at least 12 months at the lower-level GS-09, of finance budget competencies that provide knowledge of financial principles and procedures; have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements; experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures. 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. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, 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.

You must provide OFFICIAL 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 IL USPFO 1301 N MacArthur Blvd Springfield, IL 62702 US
• Name: Lauralee Smith
• Phone: (217) 761-3544
• Email: [email protected]