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Budget Analyst

Full Time
$120,579 – $156,755 Per Year
Closing on Jan 24, 2025

Location:
Virginia, Alexandria
Requires Relocation:
No
Start Date:
17/01/2025
End Date:
24/01/2025
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees - Competitive service Individuals with disabilities Military spouses Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Special authorities Veterans
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About Office of Inspector General

Engaged Oversight Professionals Dedicated to Improving the Department of Defense The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) has been ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government! Come join us for a meaningful career with an agency that truly values its employees. You will find a diverse workforce, from entry level to senior management positions. We detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse in DoD programs and operations; promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the DoD; and help ensure ethical conduct throughout the DoD. For more information about who we are and what we’re about, please visit www.dodig.mil.

Job summary

This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Mission Support Team (MST), Financial Management Office (FMO) in Alexandria, VA.

Major duties

Formulates, presents, and assists with the developments of the OIG Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Budget Estimate submission (BES), and President’s Budget (PB). Prepares required financial data and analyses to respond to OUSD(C) data requests relating to budget formulation and execution. Prepares cost estimates, statistical and financial tables, and charts to monitor the OIG status of funds. Analyze policies, directives, legislation, budget data and reports to determine appropriate resource allocation, identify imbalances, and provide recommendations to senior management. Assists senior management with the preparation for budget hearings, the presentation and defense of budget estimates before OSD, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.

Qualification

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: Applicant must have one year (52 weeks) of demonstrated experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in the federal service analyzing financial data and budget reports to develop organizational resource allocations and budget submissions; preparing recommendations and statistical and financial reports; and monitoring an organizational budget and recommending adjustments based on analyses of data. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. 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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction. Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible. Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies: Budget Formulation, Justification & Presentation Communication Concepts, Policies and Principles of Accounting Financial Management Analysis Financial Management Systems You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12671379 Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil