About the Position: Serves as a Budget Analyst for the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC). The incumbent is involved with all phases of the budget and performs analytical, technical, and administrative duties involving budget formulation, presentation, and execution.

Duties

Identify the cost and benefits of operation methods. Prepare annual funding for one or more years to project cost of current programs of activities. Analyze previous transactions to ensure obligations and expenditures are properly recorded. Reviews request for additional funds to assure accuracy. Maintain control of funds by imposing restrictions to prevent over obligation. Advise senior leadership on all matters pertaining to budget policies and procedures. Prepare periodic budget execution reports to identify the costs and benefits of actions. Assist others in the creation of their portion of the budget. Conduct briefings to discuss the formulated budget prior to submission to higher headquarters.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Financial management level 2 certificate is required for this postion.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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.) 13473Priority 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 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: executing multiple phases of the budget formulation process (i.e. fund certification, allocating funds, tracking expenses); evaluating the accuracy of data to prepare financial reports; ensuring obligations are handled in accordance with policies and procedures; and utilize established financial management system to research and analyze budget data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Concepts, Policies and Principles of BudgetDecision SupportFinancial Management 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).

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 BR-W06QAA US ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk