Budget Analyst, Temporary, NTE 1 YR/MBE 5 YRS/MBP

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-9 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience collecting data with budget formulation, plan development, labor cost analysis, financial reviews, or budget execution. Performing basic analysis (such as average cost per FTE) of collected or provided data. Preparing charts, tables, and graphs for specific assignments including the formulation of the Division budget and period financial reviews. Experience interpreting and applying budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint. OR EDUCATION: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration, or other related fields from an accredited college or university. OR Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience researching budgetary and financial issues, developing and analyzing resource proposals, identifying issues related to projected budgetary and staffing requirements, and analyzing estimates. Assisting with the planning and execution of labor resource requirements. Preparing reports and charts to monitor labor and support resources (e.g. equipment, supplies, facilities, and training). Reviewing directives, instructions, budget materials, funding documents and developing narrative justifications and strategies to ensure program delivery within the bounds of financial constraints. OR EDUCATION: PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR LL.M., if related OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with federal budget process. Experience interpreting and applying budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint. Experience analyzing and relating financial data to work plans, business plans, strategic plans, and organizational accomplishments. Experience with structure of appropriations, and other funds that are utilized within the government. Experience with analytical and problem-solving techniques. Experience with time management to balance priorities and to work under pressure of tight timeframes and changing conditions. Experience developing alternatives and recommendations to identify and resolve key budget issues and areas of special concern. Experience providing oversight in the financial review process, including reprogramming actions and the development of narrative justifications. Experience using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and communications programs. AND MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks. AND TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to “All US Citizens”. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM’s Qualifications Standards.
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