This PDP Operations position is located in the Budget Office. It is a 2-year program for entry level employees. The PDP focuses on assimilating new staff into GAO by developing and enhancing knowledge, skills and abilities through a combination of formal and on-the-job training and exposure to various projects through engagement rotations. All members of the PDP meet regularly with advisors to identify professional goals, discuss developmental opportunities and reinforce performance feedback.
Summary
This PDP Operations position is located in the Budget Office. It is a 2-year program for entry level employees. The PDP focuses on assimilating new staff into GAO by developing and enhancing knowledge, skills and abilities through a combination of formal and on-the-job training and exposure to various projects through engagement rotations. All members of the PDP meet regularly with advisors to identify professional goals, discuss developmental opportunities and reinforce performance feedback.
Planning, prioritizing, and/or balancing own work assignments, identifying feasible work management approaches that address required activities and timelines.
Developing, identifying, contributing to, and/or using techniques, tools, and processes that are methodologically sound and targeted to job requirements.
Collecting relevant information that is aligned with objectives/planning decisions and meets needs.
Assists and supports program reviews, resource needs analysis, performance data reviews, and prepares reports to reflect the status of funding for assigned teams and offices-Prepares program specific guidance and assistance in budget formulation, preparation, presentation, justification and execution to assigned organizational components.
Monitors program performance, workforce and resource utilization to ensure that funds are used in the most cost-effective manner.
Coordinates budget and financial information with procurement and other financial management staff as necessary to validate funding.
Supports technical studies of various programs and technical components of the budget process (i.e., Salaries & Expenses, compensation, and other cost estimates) as necessary and furnishes written or oral reports which include determinations as to budget impact, procedures, or methods to solve budget formulation issues, or recommendations for required changes. Supports the management of budget object classes (BOCs} and reviews and analyzes financial reports to identify cases where reprogramming is needed, and recommends actions.
Advice senior Budget and FMBO staff, program managers and other officials on requirements for the preparation, documentation, and submission of budget requests, including evaluating budgetary submissions received from assigned components in order to determine the accuracy and adequacy of budget amounts submitted.
Supports budget project teams in developing guidance and implement new or revised budget program requirements and budget policy directives.
Assists with preparing responses to inquiries from Congressional committees regarding budget scenarios and -guidance to program officials responsible for providing budget information to the Congress, including projections for near term and out-years to provide options to support GAO program operations.
Advise FMBO and Budget leadership on urgent operational issues and recommends solutions.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
Completion of a 1-year probationary period is required
Completion of a financial disclosure statement
You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.
Qualifications
Applicants may qualify solely on the basis of education if they have one of the following: (1) a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement, (2) at least one year (18 semester hours) of graduate education, (3) a combination of graduate education and work experience or (4) at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level or equivalent. See below for more information
BACHELOR'S LEVEL EDUCATION W/SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (SAA): Applicant has completed a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and education meets requirements for SAA. Superior academic achievement (SAA) recognizes individuals who have achieved superior academic standing. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.)-- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: a.3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or .3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
NOTE: Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed below. These honor societies are listed www.achsnatl.org/quick_link.asp.
OR
GRADUATE LEVEL EDUCATION: Applicant has completed at least 1 year of full-time graduate education which will lead to a master's or graduate degree. One full year of graduate education is generally considered 18 semester hours or the number of hours determined by the school attended to represent 1 year of full-time study.
OR
Combination of graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirement for the position. The total qualification is determined by adding the percentage of the qualifying education (less than 18 graduate semester hours) and the percentage of the creditable specialized experience (detailed below). The total percentage must equal 100 percent to qualify for the position.
OR
Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-5 in the federal service, or comparable private/public sector experience that has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: creating reports using an automated financial data system; research and track financial obligations; audit financial records for proper allocation; analyze, reconcile discrepancies and recommend solutions to improve financial procedures.
You must meet all the requirements before the announcement closes.
Education
See "Qualifications" section for substitution of education for specialized experience.
Additional information
Form I-9, Employment Verification and the Electronic Eligibility Verification Program - GAO participates in the 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. If selected, the Form I-9 will be required at the time of in-processing. Click here for more information about E-Verify and to obtain a copy of the Form I-9.
This is an entry level position in which applicants will join the PDP Operations program will be placed on the FMBO team. We have a need for a limited number of entry level staff to work only within GAO's FMBO while they are in the developmental program.
For more information about the Professional Development Program, please visit here.
Based on the staffing needs, additional selection may be made through this vacancy announcement.
The salary range reflects the range of the pay band. Upon selection, the salary range will be adjusted to the specific geographical location that you are selected for.
This position is a non-bargaining unit position.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.
Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System. Visit http://www.sss.gov/.Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees (and interns) with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.govThe U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The U.S. GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the GAO require completion of a one-year or two-year probationary period.
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.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be further evaluated based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying. Your responses must provide sufficient information to determine possession of experience and must be evidenced in your resume. Incomplete responses (e.g. see resume, or like), errors or omissions will affect your eligibility. All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, Qualified. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be further evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Budget Administration, Decision Making, and Financial Management
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service- connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12070729
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:
- Resume: must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder and show relevant work experience.-
If you are using your education to qualify (even partially), you must submit a copy of your transcripts. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you will be required to provide official transcripts. Foreign Education: If you are submitting a transcript from a non-US educational institution, applicants must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service.
- If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit adequate proof of active service in the Armed Forces including Member 4 copy of your DD-214, which indicates character of service. To claim 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying the percentage of your disability and preference in hiring. To claim 5-Point veterans' preference, you must submit a Member 4 copy of the DD - 214 or if you are currently active duty and are within 120 days of discharge or release from active duty, you must submit certification of expected discharge or release under honorable conditions with your application. The certification must be an official statement of service from the armed forces command.
- Current or former federal employees may submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted) and the highest grade held.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your r?sum? and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.-
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact William Washington at washingtonw@gao.gov or 4046791881 by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.
For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.
Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US
Next steps
After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume. If your application is rated "Best-Qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Applicants who are determined to be "Best-Qualified" may contacted for an interview. Oral communication skills are essential for this position, although levels of communication skills are not questioned in the vacancy assessment of this announcement. If you are contacted for an interview, your oral communication skills will be observed during the interview. Oral communication may include methods used by applicants with disabilities such as sign language interpretation, text-to-speech or TTY technology and amplification devices. If a reasonable accommodation will be required to participate in the interview process, please ensure the method is indicated upon responding to the interview invitation.
Travel and relocation expenses associated with the interviewing and/or hiring process will not be paid. GAO will contact applicants to determine the most appropriate method for conducting the interview, including options for face-to-face, in a field location, or by phone.
If you do not meet the key requirements, and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
Applicants who are not "Best Qualified" will be notified via email. You can also check the status of your application at any time, by accessing the application section of your personal USAJobs account.
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:
- Resume: must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder and show relevant work experience.-
If you are using your education to qualify (even partially), you must submit a copy of your transcripts. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you will be required to provide official transcripts. Foreign Education: If you are submitting a transcript from a non-US educational institution, applicants must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service.
- If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit adequate proof of active service in the Armed Forces including Member 4 copy of your DD-214, which indicates character of service. To claim 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying the percentage of your disability and preference in hiring. To claim 5-Point veterans' preference, you must submit a Member 4 copy of the DD - 214 or if you are currently active duty and are within 120 days of discharge or release from active duty, you must submit certification of expected discharge or release under honorable conditions with your application. The certification must be an official statement of service from the armed forces command.
- Current or former federal employees may submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted) and the highest grade held.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your r?sum? and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.-
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact William Washington at washingtonw@gao.gov or 4046791881 by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.
For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.
Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US
Next steps
After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume. If your application is rated "Best-Qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Applicants who are determined to be "Best-Qualified" may contacted for an interview. Oral communication skills are essential for this position, although levels of communication skills are not questioned in the vacancy assessment of this announcement. If you are contacted for an interview, your oral communication skills will be observed during the interview. Oral communication may include methods used by applicants with disabilities such as sign language interpretation, text-to-speech or TTY technology and amplification devices. If a reasonable accommodation will be required to participate in the interview process, please ensure the method is indicated upon responding to the interview invitation.
Travel and relocation expenses associated with the interviewing and/or hiring process will not be paid. GAO will contact applicants to determine the most appropriate method for conducting the interview, including options for face-to-face, in a field location, or by phone.
If you do not meet the key requirements, and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
Applicants who are not "Best Qualified" will be notified via email. You can also check the status of your application at any time, by accessing the application section of your personal USAJobs account.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
