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Lead Budget Analyst

Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Office of the Director
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Summary

This position will serve as a Lead Budget Analyst for the Office of AIDS Research (OAR), within the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI), Office of the Director (OD), NIH.

The Office of AIDS Research (OAR) coordinates HIV/AIDS research across the National Institutes of Health (NIH).The NIH provides the largest public investment in HIV/AIDS research globally.

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Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/30/2023 to 02/06/2023
Salary
$132,368 to - $172,075 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Montgomery County
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NIH-OD-MP-23-11811516
Control number
701890800

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Clarification from the agency

You must be currently employed by the Department of Health and Human Services, serving on a permanent appointment in the competitive service.

Duties

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As a Lead Budget Analyst your duties may include

  • Developing budget policies and guidelines for use by NIH components, including developing of agency-level instructions for HIV/AIDS budget preparation;
  • Serving as an NIH key point of contact for the interpretation, preparation, dissemination, and implementation of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) financial policies and procedures that apply to NIH HIV/AIDS budget formulation and execution;
  • Serving as budget advisor to Institutes and Centers (IC) or other NIH organizations, on the preparation, receipt, and review of budgetary data required for formulation and presentation of the NIH HIV/AIDS budget;
  • Coordinating IC budget requirements and consolidating text, numeric, and graphical information from IC submissions to construct NIH HIV/AIDS budget presentation documents that are consistent with the NIH Director's policy direction as well as Departmental and Presidential priorities;
  • Analyzing relevant HIV/AIDS legislation and subsequent Congressional actions regarding budgetary implications;
  • Conducting liaison functions among the NIH HIV/AIDS funding components on consolidated NIH HIV/AIDS budget estimates and materials on special programs; and
  • Producing recommendations and supporting estimates, ceilings, or targets for the OAR Director and Deputy Director that detail the most efficient and effective allocation of HIV/AIDS resources for the NIH subsequent to enactment of Congressional appropriations, Continuing Resolutions or government-wide budget modifications such as transfers and sequestration.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
  • Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
  • Please provide latest Notice of Personnel Action (SF-50).
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Budget Analyst, GS-0560 position at the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing advice to senior level management and program managers on all phases of budget execution and financial management; mentoring junior staff and providing technical guidance; developing strategic financial operating plans; providing support to managers in the budget formulation process, including developing budget estimates, justifications, and the cost of operations; preparing a variety of reports and presentation materials covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligation.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.


Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11811516

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: [telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), compressed schedules, flexible schedules]
  • If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.html.
  • PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
  • Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.
  • Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an?Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

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


You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • 1.Ability to lead a team and assigns projects and oversees work to ensure formulation, presentation, and execution of the budget.
  • 2.Ability to develop budget estimates and justifications in order to formulate and defend budget requests.
  • 3.Ability to perform budget execution assignments in order to adapt budgetary policies, analytical methods and regulatory procedures for organizational use.
  • 4.Ability to gather and consolidate budgetary information using financial systems and software to prepare and present budget documents.


Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings by the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as having knowledge of your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin prior to receiving an offer. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.

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