About the Position: As a Budget Analyst, you will oversee a civilian payroll program, manage agency funds using financial system databases, oversee budget policies and procedures for the command, and develop solutions to complex budgetary funding issues. This position is located at US Army Forces Command in Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

Duties

Allocates funds for projects and programs based on analysis of budget estimates, historical expenditures, projected workload, and approved funding. Make recommendations regarding the availability of funds, requirement for reprogramming between budget accounts, and maintenance, balance, and distribution between elements. Develops budget program processes, procedures and guidance to execute financial management plans and programs Conducts special studies, analysis of trends, and develops projections in the identification of variances in the rates of expenditures and obligations. Oversees short-fall and trade-off requirements, cost and appropriateness of funding requests, program productivity and workload accomplishments. Provides senior leaders and representatives with recurring and ad hoc financial reports, developments, and presentations regarding receipts, obligations, and expenditures of funds. Monitors monthly and at year-end closing- the utilization, obligation, expenditures, and work-year limitations for assigned accounts to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines. Serves financial consultant and technical authority for budgeting strategies, use of financial management products, resource distribution, program priorities, financial projections and the development of annual and long-range financial plans. Performs personnel management responsibilities by establishing work priorities and assigning work assignments for two or more budget analysts.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the selectee can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position and selectee must comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.
• Failure to obtain the Financial Management Level 2 certification within the required time may subject the selectee to adverse action.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Modification of Term AppointmentsNon-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in 1) Analyzing and tracking funding of a large scale civilian payroll program; 2) Developing budget policies and procedures for a command; 3) Assessing the impact of changes pertaining to assigned areas, making budgetary adjustments and recommendations to higher level echelon; 4) Developing cost factors, ratios, test and other mathematical modules to evaluate the status of funds; 5) Determining cost-benefits of alternative budget and program actions; AND 6) Retrieving substantial amounts of data from financial system databases (i.e., GARMY, GFEBS) to analyze financial performance and create informative reports for senior leadership. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Financial ManagementFinancial Management AnalysisTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address SC-W3YBAA HEADQUARTERS US ARMY FORCES COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28319 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk