The incumbent serves as a Budget Analyst and participates in funds control within the Institute/Center and supports the Budget Officer in the formulation, presentation, and execution of the Institute/Center's budget. These positions are located in several Institutes, Centers, and Offices within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Duties

If selected for this position, your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Manage and perform the fiduciary responsibilities associated with the financial and budget administration system which ensures against over-obligation of funds and avoids the premature release of budget authority levels in excess of those appropriated, authorized or distributed by law. Prepare background material for use in briefings to officials scheduled to appear before Congressional appropriations committees; including compiling narrative and statistical material and preparing exhibits and background information. Formulate and develop future budgetary requirements for complex mechanisms of support, using historical data, trend analysis and relevant funding patterns. Analyze specific budgetary and fiscal areas of special concern and recommend procedures and methods for change, many of which required continuing or long-range analysis. Provide advice and recommendations on all aspects of budget to program officials and managers. Develop proposed budgetary policy and procedural guidance for subordinate program offices. Monitor all mechanisms that support the intramural and extramural programs, including any reimbursements and co-funding support. Allocate funds to cover future objectives. Oversee all facets of the funds management function; in particular, budget execution, funds allocation, and funds control. If you are selected at the GS-11 or GS-12 levels, you will essentially perform the same duties as those at the full performance level described above, however, duties are less complex and will be performed under closer supervision with more detailed guidance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Budget Analyst, GS-0560 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M. Education must be related to the position to be qualifying; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing routine administrative duties spanning across all phases (i.e., formulation, presentation, execution, modeling, evaluation) of the budget cycle. This specialized experience includes responsibilities such as: 1. Performing administrative duties across all phases (e.g., formulation, presentation, execution, modeling, evaluation) of the budget cycle. 2. Assisting with cost estimates for annual operating budgets (e.g., contracts, travel, supplies, employee salaries). AND 3. Monitoring organizational budget in a financial management system to report overspending/unauthorized release of funds to organizational leadership; OR C. A combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Budget Analyst, GS-0560 position at the GS-12 level, you must have: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing routine administrative duties spanning across all phases (i.e., formulation, presentation, execution, modeling, evaluation) of the budget cycle. This specialized experience includes responsibilities such as: 1. Independently performing all phases (i.e., formulation, presentation, execution, modeling, evaluation) of the budget cycle. 2. Projecting/revising cost estimates for annual operating budgets (e.g., contracts, travel, supplies, employee salaries). 3. Providing expert advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation/adjustments to management. AND 4. Monitoring organizational budget in a financial management system to prevent overspending and report unauthorized release of funds. In order to qualify for a Budget Analyst, GS-0560 position at the GS-13 level, you must have: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: performing routine administrative duties spanning across all phases (i.e., formulation, presentation, execution, modeling, evaluation) of the budget cycle. This specialized experience includes responsibilities such as: 1. Leading all phases (i.e., formulation, presentation, execution, modeling, evaluation) of the budget cycle. 2. Projecting/revising cost estimates for annual operating budgets (e.g., contracts, travel, supplies, employee salaries). 3. Providing expert advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation/adjustments to management. AND 4. Creating/implementing financial management system procedures to prevent overspending and unauthorized release of funds. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12503138

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Na'tasha Stewart
• Phone: 240-627-3872
• Email: [email protected]