Budget Analyst
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Job Location:
Silver Spring, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 70623 - 91815
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer (CFO/CAO) with one vacancy in Silver Spring MD.
As a Budget Analyst you will perform the following duties:
- Perform budget formulation execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of funds as well as development of budget materials. Monitor track and review obligations expenditures reimbursable orders and requests for allotments identifying and reporting differences that are not aligned with annual work plans and actions taken regarding budget requests.
- Review and perform initial analysis of budget estimates and requests for allotments submitted by managers for accuracy of format mathematical accuracy adequacy of supporting narrative justification and conformance with Department of Commerce (DOC) budgetary policy and guidelines. Research consolidate and summarize budgetary data from source documents automated financial/budgetary systems financial records and reports for use in preparing budget estimates and annual financial plans.
- Provide information and assistance to program managers on matters such as the requirements and acceptability of routine budget documents in accordance with prescribed formats templates and guidance. Work with senior Budget Analysts to forecast budget operations and associated justifications on a regular predetermined cycle.
- Apply knowledge of budgetary financial and administrative operations of the Department and the Federal budget process and all associated policies directives procedures and regulations to develop and complete required budget and performance forms and other documentation narratives and statistical material. Prepare supporting documentation and other information concerning assigned budget for use in briefing higher level officials.
Conditions of employment
Key Requirements:
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
- Proof of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility required.
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
- Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable (Selective Service)
- Time in-grade/band must be met by closing date of the announcement.
- Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.*
- Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement.
- More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
* As a condition of employment for accepting this position for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- Your performance and conduct;
- Needs and interests of the agency;
- Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
- Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
- If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Managements website located at: There is no positive education requirement for this position.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
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.
To qualify for the GS-09 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
- Assisting with monitoring tracking or reviewing funds obligations expenditures reimbursable orders or requests for allotments; and
- Assisting with the preparation of budget estimates in support of budget submissions.
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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related.
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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of successfully completed graduate-level education and specialized experience may be used to meet the total experience requirements. Note: Only graduate-level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience.
Education
College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e. bio 101 math 210 etc.) course title number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty.
- Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation
Additional information
Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.
ICTAP and CTAP Candidates: Eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- Copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
- Copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action documenting your RIF separation noting your positions grade level and duty location and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL etc;
- Copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
- Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- Copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement or similar notice).
- Copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action noting current position grade level and duty location;
- Copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
- Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
NOAA participates in e-Verify an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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 Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- Military Experience
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Financial Management
