Job summary

About the Position: This position is for a Budget Analyst located in US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, BUFFALO, PLANNING, PROGRAMS AND PROJ MGMT DIV, PROGRAMS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT BR, STRATEGIC INTEGRATION OFFICE PROGRAM S, BUFFALO, NY 14202-3278, H5H4B32

Major duties

Budget Analyst develops, coordinates, and manages assigned budgets. Monitors budget and program execution using data from finance and accounting records, manpower utilization reports, budget estimates, and obligation documents. Makes continuing review and comparison of actual obligations and expenditures against program plans. Analyzes and makes recommendations to the Senior Budget Analyst on assigned budget account rates based on workload, income, and expense projections. Routinely reviews account balances and associated rates against income and rate targets. Prepares or monitors preparation of required periodic and special reports. Collaborates with other organizations (i.e., manpower control activity in Resource Management Office, Programs Management Branch, and technical elements) in forecasting and justifying requirements. Provides budget and funding information on request to higher echelon.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education/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:GS-09-I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing statistical budget estimates, justification statements, and budget execution plans for essential programs and activities.OR,master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Budget Financial Management Analysis Oral Communication Teamwork

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. 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 when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position. You may claim Military Spouse preference. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.