BUDGET ANALYST

Summary

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

As a BUDGET ANALYST at the GS-0560-9/11/12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Performs a wide range of technical, administrative, and analytical duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, execution, and review of the Agency appropriations (Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide [O&M]; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide [RDT&E]; Cooperative Threat Reduction [CTR]; Procurement, Defense-Wide [P, DW]; and Military Construction [MILCON]). Provides oversight of and support for a full range of budget functions, applying an expert knowledge of budget and program principles, policies, procedures, concepts, standards, terminology, financial management, and business operation systems to execute assignments and projects, resolve issues, and provide authoritative financial analyses for the Section Financial Managers. Participates in the formal quarterly execution review process by providing budget execution input and monitors the execution of Agency Directorate funds and reports the execution status to the applicable Program Manager, Deputy Directorate Director, and Directorate Director. Establishes and maintains personal and automated contact with Program Managers and the applicable Directorate Directors to provide for two-way flow of technical and programmatic data on all programs assigned. Selects analytical methods to be used in determining funding needs, developing strategies for presenting recommendations, checking the accuracy and reliability of budget forecasting, and evaluating the effectiveness of controls over the use of funds. Evaluates financial plans developed in conjunction with the Program Managers and the applicable Directorate Directors to ensure consistency with program baselines and requirements. Loads spend plans into the automated system for monitoring during the fiscal year; reconciles spend plans to actual fund activities to match the accounting system during the execution year. Applies knowledge of the acquisition life-cycle process to support development and preparation of acquisition documents. Prepares and/or reviews acquisition and financial management documents. Reviews, allocates, and manages acquisition resources for assigned program. Receives fund control documents and distributes funds to the appropriate applicable Program Managers and Directorate Directors, ensuring proper administrative and statutory controls. Reviews and verifies fund availability for reprogramming and procurement transactions for assigned programs. Utilizes automated systems (Defense Agencies Initiative [DAI]) to reflect changes in fund status. Resolves funding issues within the assigned programs, coordinating changes with the Comptroller Office. Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-09, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Guiding research in DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution Process (PPBE) and its associated cycles as well as experience in formulating and justifying budgets; Using funds for a program and administrative purposes (to include Purpose, Time and Amount) and executing funds; Reviewing data or request for the budget submissions and financial data such as obligation and expenditure rates, providing decision support and analysis to support the budget. (THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME), OR B. Have a master's degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree or have a LL.B or JD if related, OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Providing advisory and guidance with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution Process (PPBE) and its associated cycles as well as experience in formulating and justifying budgets; Interpreting and advising on the use of funds for a program and administrative purposes (to include Purpose, Time and Amount) and executing funds; Reviewing and providing technical advice for the budget submissions and financial data such as obligation and expenditure rates, providing decision support and analysis to support the budget; Utilizing program management and contracting on the determination of the funding of requirements for stakeholders. (THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME) OR B. Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related, OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Providing guidance with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution Process (PPBE) and its associated cycles as well as experience in formulating and justifying budgets; Coordinating multiple programs on the use of funds for program and administrative purposes (to include Purpose, Time and Amount) and executing funds; Providing technical advice for the budget submissions and financial data such as obligation and expenditure rates, providing decision support and analysis to support the budget; Collaborating with program management and contracting on the determination of the funding of requirements for stakeholders. (THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME) You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Advising with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution Process (PPBE) and its associated cycles as well as experience in formulating and justifying budgets; Utilizing knowledge to make decisions with complete program oversight on the use of funds for program and administrative purposes (to include Purpose, Time and Amount) and executing funds; Analyzing knowledge for the budget submissions and financial data such as obligation and expenditure rates, providing decision support and analysis to support the budget; Collaborating with program management and contracting on the determination of the funding of requirements for stakeholders; Providing financial advisory services and make decisions on complex financial issues for a large organizations to include independently researching financial issues and providing recommendations to senior managers; Working and understanding of Defense Acquisition System. (THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME) 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels. For GS-09 and GS-11 ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html How You Will Be Evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumenta... Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician (PPP DoD MRNG): In order to receive this preference, you must choose the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist, and supporting documentation. DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement: In order to receive this preference, you must choose the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Receiving Disability Retirement eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist, and supporting documentation. Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Must include supporting documentation. DoD Civilian Spouse Hiring Authority (Noncompetitive): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of DoD Civilian Spouses (NonComp DoD Civ Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming DoD Civilian Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Must include supporting documentation. Other Information

GS-09: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 1 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. GS-11/12/13: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You will be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))