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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a BUDGET ANALYST, Position Description Number T5153000 and is part of the MA ARNG USPFO Office of the Chief, National Guard. This is a Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: Erika Reinikainen-Rovinelli (339) 202-3867
08/16/2018 to 09/07/2018
$67,643 - $87,940 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
11
No
No
MA-10283442-AR-18-129
507769600
Open to all Full-time Federal Employees (Title 32 and Title 5) of the Massachusetts National Guard.
The Budget Analysis Series, GS-0560, is a critical financial management program. It covers two-grade interval work in financial management budget administration, budget formulation, and budget execution. The primary purpose of this series is to provide management oversight and guidance to the budget formulation and execution process. Positions in this series require a high order of analytical abilities; skills in applying problem solving techniques; and, skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. The positions perform work that follows established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment; and, typically learn to do the work through extended specialized experiences. Budget analysts, assigned to line program offices, often advise managers on the preparation, documentation, and submission requirements for budget requests; the relative costs analysis and benefits of alternative program plans; the allotments and sub-allotments of funds for distribution to program managers; the propriety of obligations and expenditures check results; and, provide guidance concerning the legal and regulatory aspects covering the use of funds. The positions perform work that requires a range of competencies in regard to budget operation, procedures, and program guidelines, concepts, guiding principles, techniques, and practices. In accordance with the policies and assigned responsibilities, the series GS-0560 Budget Analysis qualification requirements and procedures are established to support and align with the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program. Reference DoDI 1300.26, November 20, 2013, members of the finance workforce are required to participate in the Certification Program that directs certification levels and continuous education and training studies.
The certification requirements are conditions of continued employment in the financial management workforce. Employees must obtain the appropriate certification levels for their positions within 24 months after initial assignment; and, employees must maintain the positions' continuous training and education studies, as identified for each certification level, during the defined 24 month period. The JFHQ-State Human Resources Officers are not authorized to exercise the OSD Direct Hire Authority. The action is applicable only to Title 5 competitive service positions.
Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree and/or a post graduate degree from an accredited college/university in NG finance; -or- in a combination of the following required disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management is optimum.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of 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. 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.
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1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2 - OF 306 **must be signed and dated within 1 year of the closing date of this announcement**
*Please follow link to obtain OF 306: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
3 - Reference Worksheet **must use this form** List of three professional references, two of whom are disinterested (i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection). *Please follow link to obtain Reference Worksheet: http://www.thenationsfirst.org/assets/pre-employment-reference-check.pdf
4 - College Transcripts - Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate level). Unofficial transcripts are required with your application submission. You must provide official college transcripts upon request.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10283442
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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