As a Lead Budget Analyst in Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of PBS Financial Services (BR2R), the incumbent performs a broad range of highly complex budget analysis, financial management analysis, and leadership for a team involved in supporting designated major programs.
Location of position: Location is negotiable and will be determined after selection.
Summary
As a Lead Budget Analyst in Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of PBS Financial Services (BR2R), the incumbent performs a broad range of highly complex budget analysis, financial management analysis, and leadership for a team involved in supporting designated major programs.
Location of position: Location is negotiable and will be determined after selection.
Your application will be considered if you are a:
• GSA OCFO-BR employee-must be employed in organization and/or geographic area of consideration.
• GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).
You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
Performs a wide variety of analytical, technical and administrative budgetary roles for operating, reimbursable and/or capital programs under the Federal Buildings Fund (FBF), connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, execution, and review of annual, multi-year, and no-year budgets and all budgetary control functions and financial planning and analysis services. Formulates, presents, and monitors program forecasts and projections of budget and financial data. Formulates, presents, reviews, tracks and monitors various performance measures and standards at the agency, service, and zonal levels. Serves as team leader for a work team of five or more personnel most of which are GS-12 Budget Analysts working under the direct supervision of the Branch Chief. Ensures that OCFO’s strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, tasks, work products and services. Coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, strategies, provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assists the team members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution. Trains or arranges for the training of team members in an effort to build the team and work in terms of accomplishing tasks or projects, and provides or arranges for specific administrative, professional or technical training necessary to accomplish individual and team projects related to the successful accomplishment of OCFO objectives. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress, when necessary, and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met. Provides technical advice on the full range of budget analysis, financial management and program systems, documentation and process issues to team members and disseminates and communicates to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. Delivers comprehensive budget information to program managers, subject matter experts, staff officials and subordinate budget analysts. Provides policy interpretation, technical advice and comprehensive business recommendations to organization personnel and management on all financial aspects of the organization's program based on extensive data review and budget analysis. Represents the team in dealings with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., IT hardware and software, use of overtime or compensatory time), and securing needed information or decisions from the supervisor on major work problems and issues that arise. Reports to the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
This position has job functions that must be executed within a specific geographic location. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home). Positions include routine telework and remote work arrangements that are geographically specific to: Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Fort Worth, TX, Kansas City, MO Lakewood, CO, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, Tacoma, WA, and Washington DC. The duty station will be determined upon selection and will be located within the geographic area described.
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Noncareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a one-year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:
the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-13 salary range starts at $103,409 per year.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing guidance and technical advice on policy interpretation, and business recommendations to an organization, personnel and management on all financial aspects of the organization's program based on extensive data review and budget analysis.
Additional information
This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit.
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:
Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
Our commitment is:
Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Skilled in the concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations of budget and financial management for mission-related programs and services sufficient to analyze exceptionally large and complex programs. Knowledge of and skill in applying financial and budgetary relationships to perform the full range of administrative, analytical and technical work assigned to operate as a budget authority and subject matter expert.
Skilled in the concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations of budget and financial management for mission-related programs and services sufficient to analyze exceptionally large and complex programs. Knowledge of and skill in applying financial and budgetary relationships to perform the full range of administrative, analytical and technical work assigned to operate as a budget authority and subject matter expert.
Ability to apply a high level of sound, independent judgment in the interpretation of budget activity circulars and regulatory guides, determine applicability to and effect upon the operations and to solve financial problems in the administration of a financial management program.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with skill in preparing detailed evaluation reports.
Skill in oral communications to present sensitive recommendations to higher authority, and to articulate positions/policy of vast financial complexities.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
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.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
GSA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
General Services Administration
Office of Human Resources (OHRM)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
GSA, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
General Services Administration
Office of Human Resources (OHRM)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
