This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Mission Support Team (MST), Financial Management Office (FMO). The FMO Budget Office is responsible for all aspects of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) development, implementation and guidance of the OIG OCO programs and activities.
This position is located in Alexandria, VA.
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Mission Support Team (MST), Financial Management Office (FMO). The FMO Budget Office is responsible for all aspects of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) development, implementation and guidance of the OIG OCO programs and activities.
The purpose of the position is to perform budget analyst functions in the formulation, presentation and execution phases of the OIG OCO budget process.
· Performs budget analyst functions in the formulation, presentation and execution phases of the OIG budget process. Serves as the budget analyst for OCO budget formulation and execution in the FMO Office. Identifies and defines problems, conducts analysis, and provide guidance to senior leadership for planning, programming, and allocation of resources. Reviews, analyzes, and integrates data to develop recommendations with respect to continuing operations, reductions and/or restrictions for various OCO programs at resourcing development points within the PPBE cycle.
· Develops procedural instructions and policy guidance for approval by FMO for use by DoDIG components in conformance with DoD financial management regulations. Develops the Budget Estimate Submission (BES) and the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) for OCO. Reviews budget and program requirements, analyzes detailed data to ensure that resources are captured correctly, appropriately allocated, and that resources related to the OCO mission are compatible in scope and sufficiency. Performs cost benefit and value add analysis within the OCO budget to balance total obligations with authority for both new and existing priorities.
· Plans, prepares and analyzes the major segments of the OCO budget program. Reviews and makes recommendations on OCO financial matters involving budget requests, fund commitments, obligations and reprogramming. Resolves budgetary accounting problems and assures a clean audit trail is maintained. Reviews OSD Program Decision Memorandum (PDM) and Program Budget Decisions (PBD) for impact on the OCO programs, coordination of appeals, and provides recommended solutions. Analyzes policies, directives, and changes in resource requirements, and assess impacts on OCO programs with recommending options. Reviews, analyses, and interpret legislation, Congressional proposals and language, OMD directives, and DoD guidelines to determine resource impact on OCO programs and budgets.
· Analyzes OCO component estimates to identify imbalances in requests to eliminate duplication and to reconcile estimates with current levels of expenditures and anticipated changes in administrative programs and/or staffing levels.
· Monitors the execution of the OCO's approved operating budget to assure that funds are properly allocated and are being obligated effectively in support of authorized management objectives. Recommends adjustments, such as redistribution of funds within budget accounts in response to changes in programs, staffing levels, and/or funds available. Exercises budget controls through review and approval of the obligation and expenditures of funds for management and administrative purposes.
· Provides financial reports to OCO components and management officials and develops alternate reporting capabilities by exploring alternate technological capabilities such as the internet.
· Assists in the preparation for budget hearings and for the presentation and defense of estimates before the DoD Comptroller, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congressional oversight committees. Prepares written justification and develops backup material in response to specific questions. Prepares reports, statistical and financial tables, charts, and other data that support such estimates.
· Monitors the work performed by the servicing finance and accounting office and assists in developing methods required to make the current system produce the necessary products that will ensure financial operation.
· Prepares cost estimates, analysis and briefings.
This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Requires up to 5% of temporary duty (TOY) travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS.)
Qualifications
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Applicant must have 1 year (52 weeks) of demonstrated experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in the Federal service with demonstrated experience developing the President's Budget, Budget Estimate Submission (BES), Program Objective Memorandums (POM), and budget execution and matters there unto pertaining. Applicant must have demonstrated experience preparing recommendations and statistical and financial reports, and budget exhibits. Applicant must also have experience monitoring an organizational budget and recommending adjustments based on analyses of data.
· Expert knowledge of the Congressional, Executive/OMB, and DoD budget processes, procedures and requirements to formulate, justify and execute the OIG OCO's budget and advise management on budgetary alternatives effecting resources.
· Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and systems of financial management in order to use existing systems and recommend changes to ensure agency management is provided financial data needed for strategic and operational decision-making.
· Thorough knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices as applied to the federal government.
· Skill in developing, applying and adjusting financial plans and policies to attain agency objectives.
· Skill in analyzing alternative budget programs and actions and making appropriate recommendations to ensure minimum essential cost budgets are developed and executed to meet OIG's OCO and DoD goals and objectives.
· Skill in use of automated tools, particularly word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and internet capabilities.
· Mastery of oral and writing skills to present clear and concise information on complex issues, answer detailed questions in areas of responsibility, formulate technical briefings, and write technical memoranda and reports.
Volunteer Experience: 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). 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, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional information
Competitive wages, flexible schedules and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages found in either government or private sector. These extraordinary benefits encompass health, pay, work/life balance, growth & learning.
Moving expenses will not be paid.
Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov)
Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: You are encouraged to choose only ONE method of submitting your resume. (HR will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the resume, which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may result in an ineligible rating.) You may submit your resume by: attaching in your USAJOBS account. For assistance in preparing your resume, take a look at the DFAS Resume Tools.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/18/2021, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to upload required documents.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DODIG - MISSION SUPPORT TEAM
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
The resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
All information included in the resume is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have misrepresented your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position and, if you're already an employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal service.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: You are encouraged to choose only ONE method of submitting your resume. (HR will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the resume, which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may result in an ineligible rating.) You may submit your resume by: attaching in your USAJOBS account. For assistance in preparing your resume, take a look at the DFAS Resume Tools.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/18/2021, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to upload required documents.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DODIG - MISSION SUPPORT TEAM
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
The resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
All information included in the resume is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have misrepresented your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position and, if you're already an employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal service.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
