The position description number for this announcement is 6C138B.

This is a developmental position leading to the full performance level of GS-12. Closer supervision, technical guidance and/or on-the-job training are provided. Duties will be gradually broadened so the incumbent is eventually performing all of the duties of the full performance level, position description number 6C1380.

A summary of the major duties is shown below. You may also view the full position description on the agency intranet at the following link: PD Search.

At the full performance level, incumbent performs a variety of budget analysis functions in assigned areas. Work may be performed in any segment of the normal range of budget administration work including budget formulation, budget presentation or budget execution. The incumbent develops, issues and interprets SSA policies, procedures and instructions for budget formulation, agency fund control and/or employment ceiling management. Duties typically performed include the following: assisting in the preparation of budget estimates and SSA's budget justifications; interpreting OMB directives and circulars; providing confidential advice to agency officials on sensitive and confidential budget matters; reviewing and editing component and office budget submissions for reasonableness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and guidelines; negotiating budget funding amounts, timing and changes with program managers; monitoring actual expenditures against spending plans; and recommending reprogramming of funds as needed.

-- Develops, plans and executes a segment of SSA's budget, develops recommendations to the Team Leader or Senior Analyst for staffing and fund allowances for assigned areas of responsibility.

-- Interprets fiscal policies for the assigned areas; assures that operating officials clearly understand SSA budget instructions.

-- Develops outlay plans and evaluates current agency program expenditure experience, as well as policies and procedures related to program expenditures. Makes recommendations for revised policies to reduce outlays.

-- Works with other analysts within OB and with other component analysts outside of OB.

-- Prepares both written and oral presentations for internal and external use.

Conditions of employment

• All application materials must be received by the closing date.
• Applicants must be in good standing.
• Applicants must have a fully successful rating of record.
• Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
• Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted.
• All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources.

Applicants will rated using a 100-point scale and evaluated according to the following criteria:

-- Experience Assessment*: 50 points
-- Performance Appraisal: 35 points
-- Awards: 10 points
-- Career Achievements: 5 points

*Experience Assessment: Your SSA-45 should describe actual duties you perform that demonstrate how you meet the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

-- Knowledge of the federal budget process (possible 13 points)

-- Knowledge of federal programs and program policies (possible 13 points)

-- Ability to maintain effective working relationships (possible 11 points)

-- Skill in written and verbal communication (possible 13 points)

Total Points Possible: 50

Qualifications

READ THE QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT LISTED BELOW VERY CAREFULLY.

You may apply for this position ONLY if you meet one of the full qualifications listed below - if you do not meet one of the full qualifications, consider applying for this position under COTA announcement SH-10031714 instead.

FULL QUALIFICATIONS - at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at (or equivalent to) GS-07 or above which primarily consists of providing standard and/or routine administrative support in at least one phase of budget administration (e.g., budget formulation, budget presentation or budget execution). Typical duties should include providing information to components on types of funding available; legal uses of available funds and timeframes for spending. Experience should demonstrate knowledge of laws, regulations and/or policies pertaining to budget administration.

OR in lieu of specialized experience, a master's or equivalent graduate degree - transcript required

OR in lieu of specialized experience or a master's degree, 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree (generally at least 36 semester hours beyond a bachelor's degree) - transcript required

OR in lieu of the full amount of specialized experience or the full amount of education, a combination of specialized experience and qualifying education (as described above) that can be combined to equal 100% of the requirement - transcript required

Affirmative responses to the experience and eligibility questions in the online questionnaire are subject to verification.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants for promotion must have at least 52 weeks at GS-07.
Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants for reassignment must be (or must have been) a permanent GS-12 (the journey-level of this career-ladder) OR must be (or must have been) a GS-09 in a career-ladder to GS-12. If you are in a stand-alone GS-09 position you are not eligible for reassignment based on grade.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants will be assessed using the rating criteria listed in the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10031706

Your preliminary rating will consist of the following: first, your eligibility for this vacancy will be verified. If you provide a response to the online questionnaire that indicates you are not eligible, or you are otherwise found ineligible during this part of the review, you will not receive further consideration. Choose your responses carefully!

If you are rated 'eligible' you will receive a score based on your responses to the remaining online questions.

If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on that score, your SSA-45 will be reviewed to determine if you demonstrate the required experience at the indicated grade level. It is recommended that you separate your qualifying grade-level experience from all other experience (e.g., if you are or were in a career-ladder position for which some of your experience is qualifying, separate that experience from all other experience to clearly establish that the duties you describe are [or were] at the required grade level for at least 52 weeks).

Your SSA-45 must also support your answers to the questionnaire. It isn't necessary to address each question individually, but you should provide a clear description of the duties you perform that pertain to the experience needed for this position. If you choose to provide narrative responses to the experience questions, it's suggested that you first complete the SSA-45 (which demonstrates that you have the required experience) and then provide narrative responses in a separate document.

If you are among the highest-ranked applicants and your SSA-45 clearly demonstrates that you meet the stated qualifications at the indicated grade level, your name will be referred to the selecting official and your applicable documents will be forwarded for further review.

Please answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience to support your answers or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.