Budget Analyst

Summary

As a Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for administering, developing, implementing and evaluating budget and financial management requirements and procedures for all GSA Staff Offices.

Location of position: General Services Administration, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Location Negotiable After Selection

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

This job is open to

• Individuals with disabilities
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Land & base management
  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
• Military spouses
• Family of overseas employees
  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Special authorities
  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a:
Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.

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Duties

This position has job functions that must be executed within a specific geographic location. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee's home). Positions include routine telework and remote work arrangements that are geographically specific to: Denver, CO; Ft. Worth, TX; Kansas City, MO; Philadelphia, PA; and Washington, DC. The duty station will be determined upon selection and will be located within the geographic area described.

As a Budget Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

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• Provide a variety of budget and financial management services in response to the needs of all organization financed by appropriations, reimbursable and revolving funds. Perform a wide variety of functions that include reviewing and recommending action on proposed obligations, compiling financial data for analysis and preparation of budget and financial reports. Maintain a continuous review of the status of obligations, and program progress.
• Make reprogramming recommendations. Evaluate the impact of program initiatives on funding requirements. Evaluate budget and financial management policies and programs in the central office and regions and make recommendations to the Division Director and senior officials where appropriate. Determine the need for and recommend implementation of policies and procedures applied throughout appropriated, reimbursable and working capital fund accounts for the purpose of ensuring effective funds control and accountability for the use of funds.
• Monitor all expenditures to determine if spending is within approved budget allocations and essential to mission accomplishment/purpose and within legal authorities of program offices. Analyze accounting and fiscal reports and relate these reports to annual budget plans to determine financial performance and effectiveness. Analyze a variety of complex operating reports, financial data and other relevant documents for the purpose of determining the financial viability of the program base operating expenses and initiatives and integrity of the data.
• Manage financial plans, develop and refine standard financial accounting terms and conditions for contracts, memorandums of understanding, interagency agreements and other related functions. Provide authoritative interpretations of public laws, executive orders, Office of Management and Budget circulars and bulletins, and agency directives, which govern budget process.
• Examine budget proposals and financial plans for adequacy of justification, feasibility and economy of proposals. Develop and administer nationwide guidelines, procedures, and control measures pertaining to all phases of budget execution, formulation, and financial management.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• 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 or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

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The GS-14 salary range starts at $122,198 per year. Locality will be determined based on duty location.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience managing the formulation, presentation, and execution of a budget for a major component of an agency or organization. Experience should include the majority of the following: developing formal budget submissions; justifying budget requests; budget forecasting; reviewing and recommending budget requests; evaluating and monitoring systems for the expenditure of Federal funds; financial management leadership; managing budget activities related to multi-source funds, including revolving, appropriated and reimbursable funds; and establishing controls and making recommendations on resource allocations.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal work experience or uniformed service experience.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:

• Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
• Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.

Our commitment is:

• Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
• Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
• Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

• Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

1. Knowledge of budget execution and formulation processes, i.e. allocation of resources, midyear review, yearend closing, object classification, and funds control.
2. Ability to analyze and interpret, financial and operational results, identify problems, and present recommendations as they relate to current and future requirements for development, revision, or enhancement collection systems and delivery of financial information.
3. Skill in applying quantitative and other analytical techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, return on investment analysis, trend analysis, and decision theory to identify relationships between program objectives, accomplishments, budgetary, and financial considerations.
4. Skill in oral and written communications to provide advice and to negotiate matters relating to budgetary and financial management policies, practices and procedures.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.

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• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
  Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
  Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. The SF-50 or equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.
  If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:
  (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
  (b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
  If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
  If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.
  If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.
  If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.
  If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:
  (a) one or more