THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a BUDGET ANALYST, Position Description Number T6355000 and is part of the LA ARNG J8 JOINT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICE, National Guard.

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Provides management oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation and execution of funds. Reviews annual appropriation and authorization legislation to determine congressional intent. Reviews and interprets higher headquarters' orders, guidelines and directives, and policies and precedents to assess impact on State programs. Prepares budget requests consistent with guidance issued by NGB. Advises Program Managers (PMs) on the appropriate use of discretionary funds consistent with fiscal law. 2. Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of Funding Authorizations Documents (FADS) for the state ARNG Comptroller. Develops, coordinates and distributes Funding Allocation Targets to division and PM accounts using the State Automated Budget System and the State Accounting and Reservation System. Produces monthly reports and summary reports on annual funding programs and allotment for these accounts to PMs, senior management, the Chief of Staff, the Adjutant General (AG) and NGB. Responsible for the budgetary planning and programming timetables for new and modified programs, deployments, and mobilizations for the state ARNG. Develops processes and guidance in unique situations without specific guidance. 3. Prepares quarterly resource management reports, monthly analysis of financed orders in relation to forecasting expenses and provides narrative explanation of the causes of variances between actual and budget objectives. Develops supplemental guidance and instructions for operating officials on the preparation and submission of budget estimates and ensures a comparable level of funding to estimates and requests. 4. Reviews transactions including reservations, obligations, and disbursements based on interpretation of laws, regulations, or policy. Responsible for reprogramming and migration of congressional interest program funds based on Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) decisions and changing needs of various organizations. Prepares requests to NGB for budget activity transfers directed by the AG and the PBAC. Trains ARNG personnel in budget and financial management principles, techniques, responsibilities, distribution, and accounting for federal funds. Upon mobilization, makes recommendations on obtaining resources; and computes budget requirements. 5. Provides technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested. Works with other Department of Defense (DoD) components to establish business practices to enhance mission accomplishment. Serves as the budgetary primary point of contact for issues relating to the Master Cooperative Agreements. 6. Independently develops and implements guidelines and policies as well as management controls for effective budget execution. Exercises primary oversight of program manager appointments and delegations of authority. 7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• You must submit all required documents (see "Required Documents" section).
• Must possess or be able to obtain the proper clearance type and level within one year of appointment according to DoD Personnel Security Program Management Directives.
• This employer participates in E-Verify: Federal Law required all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
• Incumbent will be required to complete training in fiscal disciplines; Fiscal Law, Resource Management Information Course (RMIC), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Automated Fund Control Order System (AFCOS).
• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN "OBLIGATED" POSITION DUE TO FORMER INCUMBENT ACCEPTING A TITLE 32 USC ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE TOUR. SHOULD RESTORATION RIGHTS BE EXERCISED, PRESENT INCUMBENT WILL BE SEPARATED AS A MILITARY TECHNICIAN. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE ENTITLED TO ALL LEAVE AND INSURANCE COVERAGE AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE AND COVERAGE IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FERS)/FEDERAL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM-REVISED ANNUITY EMPLOYEES (FERS-RAE)/FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM - FURTHER REVISED ANNUITY EMPLOYEES - FERS (FRAE) RT. IF FORMER INCUMBENT DOES NOT EXERCISE RESTORATION RIGHTS AFTER FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE TOUR BEGINNING EFFECTIVE DATE, POSITION WILL BECOME PERMANENT. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess military and civilian experiences, completed private or public education programs, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and civilian or military training program accomplishments; skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; ability to plan and coordinate difficult and complex programs; ability to develop, apply, and adjust financial plans and policies to attain agency objectives; ability to select, develop, and supervise a subordinate staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, not only with subordinate staff, but with all levels of key management officials, the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness; skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; and, ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner; ability to apply a high level of sound and independent judgment in the solution of financial problems and in the administration of a financial management program. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (GS-09): Must possess at least One (1) year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level; AND/OR at least Twenty-Four (24) months of education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures. (GS-11): Must possess at least One (1) year of specialized experiences at the GS-09 level; AND/OR at least Thirty-Six (36) months of experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions; experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations; experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures; experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.

Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address LA ARNG J8 JOINT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICE 420 F STREET PINEVILLE, LA 71360 US
• Name: LANG HRO INBOX
• Phone: 504-278-8600
• Email: [email protected]