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Office of the Secretary of Defense

Budget Analyst

Office of the Secretary of Defense, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201


Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Serves as senior budget advisor to the Director for Budget on all issues pertaining to resources management during the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process and internal controls Analyzes, monitors, and coordinates funding requests for the acquisition and sustainment, contract administration; logistics and material readiness; installations and environment; operational energy; chemical biological and nuclear weapons;... .. the acquisition workforce; and the defense industrial base. Provides financial analysis to include budget execution reviews at the appropriate times in the PPBE cycle and distributes O and M funding. Provides oversight and management of the financial programs and advises leadership on potential courses of action. Conducts research, analyzes data, develops findings and recommendations, and implements financial, budgetary, and program management solutions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Budget Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-14/NH-IV level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13/NH-III level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Serving as a primary expert budget facilitator ensuring the budget meets the requirements of their organization or functional area. Analyzing, consolidating, and communicating financial performance results and financial recommendations to management. Analyzes and evaluates financial program-budgetary relationships; adjusting programs; and effecting reprogramming actions. Preparing monthly budget reports, maintaining program information using budget tracking tools, and monitoring reports and identifying reporting issues and inconsistencies. Assists in the execution of financial management of the DoD S&T programs and efforts; management and defense of the OSD level Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process 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 this grade level. Additional Information Position requires DoD Acquisition Business - Financial Management, Practitioner certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.