Ready to excel in your area of expertise? Join the Office of Budget, which is at the heart of the NIH's budget action! If you're an analytical superstar with a penchant for budget mastery and applying your keen advisory skills, this is for you. We're not just about numbers; we're about supporting scientific research that shapes the future of global healthcare. If you're looking to make a lasting impression on the world, this is the place to be. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.

Duties

Serves as a special assistant with responsibility for furnishing expert advice and timely decision support to OB leadership in a host of subject areas noted for their complexity and nationwide scope. Develops procedures and methods to budget at the OPDIV level for long-range funding, plus adjusts to specific annual conditions to meet changing program needs. Develops procedures to link budgetary and program information to meet reporting requirements and assist policy executives and line managers in meeting their program responsibilities. Develops and coordinates budget policies and methods to ensure consistency of approach, validity, and quality in the accomplishment of NIH program management objectives. Provides advice on budget and financial policy issues that cut across the full spectrum of NIH programs and funding mechanisms. Provides expert analysis and advice on a range of complex financial matters to leadership officials, program managers, and professional staff, including authoritative interpretations of budgetary policy and guidance. Provides support to managers and program specialists in the budget formulation process. Develops NIH-wide current-year funding levels as well as future-year requirements that include extramural or intramural programs, administrative activities, and infrastructure investments. Analyzes distribution of funds across IC and Program Office components, analyzes actual expenses as compared to plans, makes projections, and indicates adjustments in plans necessary to maintain equitable program balance. Serves as the NIH technical lead for preparation and coordination with OHR of tables and narratives that comprise OMB-required Contingency Planning submissions involved with potential Federal government shutdowns.

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

You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: independently performing all the 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/12562402

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Sandra Loether
• Phone: 3014357787
• Email: [email protected]