Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Finance, Budget Directorate, FRMD, User Fee and Reimbursable Controls Branch and Financial Appropriated Controls Branch in either Indianapolis, Indiana or Washington, District of Columbia . Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Duties

The Budget Analyst serve as a subject matter expert in formulating budget requirements for all phases of the budget cycle within the Budget Directorate of the Office of Finance. The incumbent performs budgetary functions in support of major CBP programs, including user fee accounts. This position starts at a salary of $86,962.00 (GS-GS-12, Step 1) to $134,435.00 (GS-GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $134,435 (GS-13 Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position.Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. Typical work responsibilities include: Compiling narratives and statistical material for budget exhibits, and related background information for use in briefing agency and department senior leadership. Supporting efforts to respond to requests for budget information by OMB and Congressional staff members and other high-ranking individuals. Conducting the user fee financial planning process from out-year formulation, resource justification, financial planning, and resource execution in coordination with Budget senior leadership and internal and external stakeholders. Interpreting and assesses the impact of new and revised congressional legislation on the formulation and execution of an agency's budget Monitoring the execution of budget resources with many different sources and types of funding, such as direct multi-year appropriations, allotments from many different appropriations, transfers of funds from other agencies, reimbursements for services performed, revenue from working capital funds, and trust accounts.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Assisting assigned units with preparation of funding and budget documents related to user fees; Preparing reports and analyses to be presented during quarterly reviews of assigned organizational units' annual financial plan and budget execution plan; Participating on source selection teams and task groups or independently conducting special studies or projects; Preparing reports and briefings to keep managers advised of project plans and progress, and communicating findings and recommendations. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Reviewing, analyzing, consolidating and revising user fee budget estimates, justification statements and budget execution plans submitted by agency components; Analyzing, interpreting and applying complex legislative, policy and regulatory decisions to develop budgetary plans, policies and guidance; Analyzing budget execution for a national-level program organization and making recommendations to senior leaders on resource reallocation to modify the plan or programmatic actions to bring spending in line with the plan; Independently analyzing and comparing budgets and programs. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 11/27/2024. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Finance Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]