About the Position: This is a permanent position with Headquarters (HQs), US Army Corps of Engineers, Directorate of Military Programs located at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO); 441 G. Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20314.

Duties

Serve as the senior analyst and the labor funding accounts manager for the Directorate of Military Programs. Serve as the focal point for the resolution of difficult and complex resource management funding problems. Performs budgetary planning and analysis functions for assigned areas of responsibility. Apply advanced analysis techniques to program data expressed in financial terms, including detailed review of budget requirements, as well as coordination and control of the estimates and funding for the appropriations Prepares special studies concerning resource impacts, complex financial areas and related command-wide budget planning systems for the Organization. Interpret budget policy, services, management of resources and forecasting budgetary trends and activities for the Organization.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a Financial Management Level 2 Certification IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

ADDITIONAL ABOUT THE POSITION: Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. 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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Priority 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Experience with formulation, justification and execution of the organization operating budget; 2) Knowledge and skill in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, methods and techniques of budgeting; AND 3) Ability to operate and maintain financial automation systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing administrative and analytical duties related to formulating, justifying, executing, and reviewing budget for an Organization; 2) Developing plans and objectives in the development/establishment of overall criteria for financing agency-wide program accounts; 3) Revising and interpreting standard operating procedures and guidance for budget formulation and administration; AND 4) Applying problem solving techniques to resolve complex resource management funding problems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Budget AdministrationBudget Formulation, Justification and PresentationConcepts, Policies, and Principles of Budget 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-11) to qualify for a GS-12. 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-12) to qualify for a GS-13.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address RA-W0JVAA HQ US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20313 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk