This position located in Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Policy and Program Development (PPD), Budget and Program Analysis Staff (BPAS). The incumbent serves as a senior analyst on the BPAS staff, providing support and assistance to the BPAS Chief and facilitating problem-solving on issues related to the APHIS budget as well as providing budget support to assigned program units.

Duties

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Serves as a Senior Analyst and recognized expert on budget matters on behalf of the BPAS Chief. Assists the in the development of broad overall budget and program policies for APHIS. Serves as an Agency expert in resolving issues or accomplishing goals related to the budget by bringing together relevant managers or officials (within the Agency and from outside). Facilitates resolution of problems or conflicts regarding budget allocations and flow of information within the Agency, among Agencies, the Department, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Prepares Agency-level reports and special analyses related to the APHIS budget as well as high-level briefing documents and testimony for Congressional budget hearings. Represents APHIS Budget Officer/BPAS Chief in meetings with Departmental Management, OMB, and Congressional staff. Works with APHIS leaders and programs in collecting and analyzing budget information used to meet requirements of annual budget process. Facilitates integration of performance planning within the Agency’s budget process and provides leadership in developing useful and informative performance metrics. Monitors Agency spending and compliance with Departmental, OMB, and legislative requirements.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Led multiple, simultaneous projects that require prioritizing and managing workloads within a team to achieve intended results. Communicated orally and in writing to explain, justify, and defend program budgetary needs, as well as providing advice on applying principles of Federal appropriations law. Established tracking, and reporting key performance metrics in support of the Agency and Department Strategic Plans. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]