BUDGET ANALYST (Title 5)

Summary This position is located in the Army National Guard (ARNG), Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), G-3 office of the Director. The purpose of this position is to perform analytical, technical, and administrative duties of budget formulation and justification, presentation, and execution. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax. Responsibilities As a BUDGET ANALYST with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Serves as the primary analyst regarding resource management. Performs program analysis, including planning, programming, budgeting, funds allocation, accounts management, internal controls and reporting. Provides fiscal and budgetary policy, and regulatory guidelines for the directorate. Accomplishes the full spectrum of budget functions in support of state and federal operations, training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/ Defense Support of Civil Authorities (HLD/DSCA). Executes budget. Continually analyzes and evaluates unexpected changes and gaps in program plans and funding. Reviews expenditure of G-3 appropriations, re-imbursement allocations and transfer of funds. Exercises technical authority and control in approving or disapproving funding requests based on fiscal law, regulation, or policy. Reviews funding documents for assigned appropriations. Allocates appropriated funds to individual activities/functional areas based on an analysis of activity budget estimates, historical expenditures, quarterly projections, and approved funding. Reviews, edits, and consolidates annual and multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizations and programs into a consolidated budget request. Prepares or edits narrative justification and projected funding needs, and assures data in request is formally and accurately documented in a wide variety of unrelated forms, schedules, and reports. Performs program analysis of actual expenditures compared to planned utilization of annual budget and/or allotment authority, evaluates fund availability to achieve balance of approved objectives and determines where reprogramming actions may be necessary. Identifies trends and patterns, recommends ways to improve utilization of funds, and suggests alternative funding approaches. Evaluates the effect of cost and programmatic changes on the budget execution process. Adjusts fund allocations as required. Verifies, enters and adjusts budgetary data in a variety of forms, schedules, and reports. Provides analytical guidance for year-end close out to ensure proper, legal, and full utilization of funds. Provides financial advice, interpretation, and guidance on a variety of budget related matters, to include types of funding available, budgetary changes, and year-end closeout procedures. Presents effective analyses of financial management information regarding the expenditure of appropriated funds utilizing a network of multi-level federal operating systems. Appointed as an approving authority for release and expenditure of logistics funds and a member of the Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC). Prepares information for and documents results of quarterly PBAC meeting. Conducts briefings and documents the monthly financial management meetings with Program Director. Conducts funds reconciliations with the USPFO. (10%)5. Serves as a technical authority and expert on matters of OPTEMPO funding issues for the Directorate. Manages the Defense Travel System (DTS) for the DCS-G3. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment Factors: This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Area(s) of Consideration: CAT 1 - US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States Remarks: Incumbent will be required to complete training in fiscal disciplines; Fiscal Law, Resource Management Information Course (RMIC), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Automated Fund Control Order System (AFCOS). Veteran Preference does apply. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within 12 months of appointment. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the following Management Decision Packages (MDEP) or portions thereof: AMCE, AMTE, AMTV, NGP2, QLOG-C, and a portion of QLOG-F and the logistics portion of PRID, PRAT, and TRST. May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments Incumbent will be required to complete training in fiscal disciplines; Fiscal Law, Resource Management Information Course (RMIC), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Automated Fund Control Order System (AFCOS). May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. Qualifications In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To qualify at the GS-11 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates reflecting the following: Specialized Experience: At least 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09). Must have experience, education, or training of finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures or 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 A combination of the education and experience listed above. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: If using education to meet minimum qualifications you MUST upload a copy of your transcripts. Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown above meets the requirements for positions at the GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. For additional information: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered. You MUST submit your transcripts if using education to meet qualifications. Education Education to qualify for GS-11 position: 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. Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown above meets the requirements for positions at the GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant forthat grade level. For additional information: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) NOTE: If using education to meet minimum qualifications, you MUST upload a copy of your transcripts. Additional Information Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.