Supervisory Budget Analyst

Summary

As a Supervisory Budget Analyst with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Office, you will direct budget formulation, justification, and execution activities; oversee funds control and financial analysis; advise leadership on budgetary matters; coordinate resource planning; and supervise staff responsible for supporting agency budget operations.

Duties

Direct budget formulation, justification, and execution activities, including funds control, resource planning, allocations, apportionments, and financial forecasting for assigned programs. Analyze budget requests, program plans, financial estimates, and resource requirements; develop recommendations to support management decisions and agency priorities. Prepare and review budget submissions, justifications, financial reports, and supporting materials for senior leadership, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congress. Conduct financial analyses, cost-benefit studies, and budget forecasts; monitor expenditures, cash flow, and funding requirements to identify and resolve resource issues. Interpret and apply budget laws, regulations, policies, and guidance; develop budget procedures and advise management and program officials on financial matters. Coordinate with program managers and stakeholders to evaluate funding priorities, negotiate resource requirements, and recommend budgetary actions. Supervise employees by assigning work, establishing priorities, evaluating performance, providing technical guidance, and identifying employee training and development needs. Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit Qualifications

For the GS14: You must have at least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing ALL of the following: Leading the resolution of complex budgetary issues through cost-benefit and long-range analyses; Providing technical advice on budget execution operations, annual budget requirements, annual obligations, and operating costs; Monitoring an organization's execution of obligations and expenditures against operating plans in order to identify anomalies and deficits Preparing and delivering briefings and presentations for regular budget projection meetings; AND Writing budget justifications for OMB, Congress or comparable oversight bodies. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS 14 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Accountability, Developing Others, Interpersonal Skills, and Strategic Thinking The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. All qualified Non Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Other Information

Relocation expenses will not be paid. Current OPM employees may qualify as an exception. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement.