As a Budget Analyst in the Engineering Business Branch within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Institutional Resources Management Office you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance on budget planning and funds execution for large support service contracts that provide engineering support to all programs and projects at the Center.

Duties

Provides guidance on general cost accounting procedures; uses complex cost accounting functions including analyses and reconciliations, financial reporting assignments, accounting control, obligations, and cost transactions. Monitors fund balances and status of projects, recommending reprogramming of funds as needed. Reviews financial reports and resolves discrepancies with the appropriate offices. Evaluates contractor cost proposals and supports the contracting officer during contract negotiations, including the development of in-house estimates. Works with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to review variances, compare actual to projected costs, and maintain internal price lists and analyses. Prepares reports or other working documents, such as analytical Performance Evaluation Board (PEB)/Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations, related to complex program issues. Ensures accuracy and completeness of cost transactions, reconciles service pool contracts, and does cost rollups for service pool contracts. Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
• If the individual selected is currently at the GS-13 grade level, they will be detailed at their current grade and step. If the individual is a current GS-12 they will be temporarily promoted to the GS-13 level.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Applying financial management, cost accounting, and budgetary processes and procedures to improve program effectiveness or improve management processes/systems; Working with the Federal/Agency financial cycle and processes to support funds management between departments, directorates, or projects; Planning, organizing, or performing financial work, and negotiating effectively with internal and external stakeholders to accept and implement recommendations. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Goddard Space Flight Center 8800 Greenbelt Rd Greenbelt, MD 20771 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]