Budget Analyst

GS-11 level: You qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: Specialized Experience You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess the specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Developing and formulating assigned segments of the program/budget request for the coming fiscal year and succeeding years. Preparing a variety of reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations. Understanding of the budgetary policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines of the agency or component, organization or program assigned. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. -OR- Substitution of Education for Experience You may substitute education for experience at this grade level by possessing one of following: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. An LL.M.; in a related field. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience You may qualify at this grade level if you have a combination of education and experience (i.e. 6 months specialized experience and over 36 graduate level credits). NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Specialized Experience GS-12 You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess the specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Projecting and analyzing the potential effects of budgetary actions on program viability and the attainment of program objectives. Providing long-range analysis of the potential effects of budgetary actions on national economic, social, and political objectives. Providing recommendations for improvements in order to meet program objectives. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Specialized Experience GS-13 You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess the specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Assessing the impact of new and revised congressional legislation on the formulation and execution of assigned program budgets. Analyzing and evaluating continual changes in program plans and funding and their effect on financial and budget program milestones. Advising program managers and other interested parties on the status and availability of funds in different budget accounts. Developing recommends and implements budgetary policies affecting the financing and accomplishment of major national programs. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
This position is in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Financial Resource Management Division (FRMD), Budget Branch. The purpose of this position is to perform work in a developmental capacity acquiring the expertise necessary to conduct financial management, resources analyses, and budget planning, execution, monitoring, and justification activities to support customer requirements. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.