Budget Analyst

• Plan prepare review edit and consolidate annual and multi-year budget estimates.
• Recommends options for adjusting estimated funding needs prepare and edit narrative justifications for adjustments.
• Analyze budget and/or financial program data to develop annual and multi-year budget estimates.
• Conducts research identify and analyze trends in the use of funds.
• Assists program managers and staff officials in interpreting the impact of and planning for multi-year financial/budgetary and program changes.
• Monitors the execution of a budget with many different sources and types of funding such as reimbursements for services performed and revenue from third party collections.
• Identify and analyze trends in the receipt obligation or expenditure of funds to ensure that objectives of financial plans are being met.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

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Background Investigation Requirement:

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:

This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-07:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-05) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Perform daily maintenance to ensure the availability of funds through the use of commitment and obligation registers; assist in creating monthly reports using an automated financial data system; assist in a variety of research and tracking of financial obligations; audit financial records for proper allocation under supervision; analyze accounting data for accuracy.
OR
One full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education the demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
OR
A Bachelors degree in a field that demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A) as shown by one of the following: (1) I graduated with at least an overall GPA of 2.95 (2) I graduated with at least a 3.45 GPA in my major or during the last two years of college; (3) I graduated in the top third of my class; or (4) I have been a member of a national scholastic honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
OR
Combination of Education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-07 grade level.

GS-09:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Plan create and review reports using an automated financial data system; checking the accuracy and adequacy of budget justification data submitted in support of budget estimates or requests for allotments by comparison with source documents; research identify and clarify discrepancies identified during the monthly reconciliation and make necessary corrections; assists in preparing projections of expenditures and funding requirements for future budgets.
OR
A 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.
OR
Combination of Education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-09 grade level.

Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.