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This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Public Buildings Service (PBS) Financial Services (BR). As a Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for the full range of review and analysis functions in the formulation, presentation, and execution of assigned budgetary appropriations.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed in the same geographic area or in other organizations within GSA.
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05/22/2020 to 06/05/2020
$45,627 - $86,021 per year
GS 09 - 12
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
12
No
No
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Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Your application will be considered if you are a: Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.
GS 9:
• Performs a variety of technical duties related to budget, program analysis, and financial work. Working with a senior analyst, performs budget and financial management work for designated segments of major budget activities. This includes oversight of funds and monitoring income and expense for various budget activities. Under the guidance of management and senior analysts, develop and formulate budget requests for future fiscal years. Assist management with formulating, developing, coordinating, and integrating budgetary and financial management requirements.
• Serves as a liaison between program managers and their representatives, the budget division and/or other staff offices connected with the budget process. Provides assistance to managers and employees in the correct methods and procedures to be followed in the preparation of their respective budget estimates for the activities for which they are responsible. Reviews estimates submitted by program managers for compliance with rules, regulations and established procedures.
• Implement and maintain control procedures for effective administration of the less complex aspects of assigned budget segments to ensure approved allowances are not exceeded. Provides budgetary assistance for less complex areas of fund requirements during preparation of annual and quarterly budgetary and financial management program plans. Reviews financial reports and tracking systems to ensure the program is operating under normal conditions and notifying senior analysts and management of unexpected variances.
GS 11:
• Assist in developing and formulating budget requests for the coming fiscal year. Furnishes technical guidance and assistance to managers and other employees in formulating, developing, coordinating, and integrating budgetary and financial management requirements by providing forecasts, estimates and financial plans and justifications on an annual and/or interim schedule.
• Monitor obligations and expenditures to ensure funds do not exceed the authorized amount. Notifies management of variances that could lead to problems for the program office. Periodically reviews interim budget reports and/or other management directives for changes in requirements and supporting documentation; ensures that all tables, schedules, justifications and forms are included with consolidated budget submissions and responses.
• Prepare a variety of reports covering the status of funds, obligations, expenses, and income as is required by management. Interprets Office Management Budget (OMB) directives and circulars and recommends revised procedures in response to changes in agency policies and/or government regulations. Issues instructions when funding changes are required by legislative or regulatory order, and monitors implementation of such changes for their effect on allowances.
• Review the performance of assigned budget accounts to determine if discrepancies exist, and recommends necessary remedial actions. Monitors internal financial controls for assigned budget accounts to avoid violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act. Serves as the central point of contact for information regarding assigned budget accounts and related program activities, and assists management in preparing responses to Government Accountability Office (GAO) and internal audit queries and reports.
GS 12:
• Responsible for the formulation, presentation, and execution of major segments of the annual operating budget. This includes oversight of funds and monitoring income and expense for various budget activities. Develop plans, procedures, and instructions for formulating and executing the budget. Reviews budget requests submitted by program offices to ensure their consistency, accuracy, and adherence to instructions. Negotiates desired changes (i.e., additions and deletions) with program managers and the budget and administrative staffs of submitting divisions.
• Prepares documents needed to process budget estimates, requests for supplemental appropriations, requests for deficiency apportionment, and allotments needed to finance program changes or new programs. Develops and coordinates budgetary actions in the phases of budget formulation and execution for assigned area of responsibility.
• Develops recommendations for budgetary adjustments to support unanticipated changes in program operations and/or funding. Prepares and documents requests for increases or decreases in funds which require approval of senior management (e.g., supplemental appropriations, allotments, reprogramming, deferrals, and rescission of funds). Reviews and approves, disapproves, or modifies requests for allotments of funds. Provide advice on all aspects of the interpretation and application of agency guidelines and the budget execution process to program and budget management.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
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The GS-9 salary range starts at $58,672 per year. The GS-11 salary range starts at $70,987 per year. The GS-12 salary range starts at $85,084 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify for the GS-9, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience assisting in budget and presentation that included the application of budgeting and financial management laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and methods to formulate, justify and monitor budget activities; and the analysis and evaluation of financial and budgetary relationships to develop recommendations to the senior Budget Analyst budgetary actions. - OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; ORLL.B. or J.D., if related
To qualify for the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience in budget, presentation, and execution that included the application of budgeting and financial management laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and methods to formulate, justify and monitor budget activities; and the analysis and evaluation of financial and budgetary relationships to develop recommendations for budgetary actions. OR PhD or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related
To qualify for the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience that includes the application of budgeting and financial management laws, regulations, policies, practices, and methods to formulate, justify and monitor budget activities; and the analysis and evaluation of financial and budgetary relationships to develop recommendations for budgetary actions. Conduct audits that required the analysis of complex accounting systems; and the application of analytical and evaluative methods in or to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations or functions.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Bargaining Unit status: AFGE (Fort Worth, Texas) and N/A (Kansas City, Missouri).
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed in the same geographic area or in other organizations within GSA.
If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall 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.
GS 9:
GS 11:
GS 12:
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
Required Documents:
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit. Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.
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.
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.
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