Budget Analyst

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Budget Analyst. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Duty Location: Mills Wyoming

For living conditions go to: This position is located within the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Wyoming Area Office in the Administrative Services Division.
At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
1. Responsible for the formulation and execution of the Wyoming Area Office budget.
2. Performs in-depth analysis on budget requests and provides feedback to program managers by employing techniques such as cost-benefit analysis program tradeoffs and exploring alternative methods of funding. Feedback analysis would need to include rationale obligations appropriation authorities and previous commitments.
3. Prepares month-end fund utilization reports to keep program managers and management advised on the current status and availability of funds within program accounts
4. Regularly analyzes for trends or irregularities documents reported from the accounting system and develops various forecasts and makes recommendations for management to review to promote efficient and maximum use of available funding.
5. Prepares/presents recurring and non-recurring actual and budgeted financial information for third party entities including power customers municipalities Indian tribes state agencies and water user districts.
The Bureau of Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

To be eligible an applicant must meet the following:

1. You must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
3. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
4. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
5. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
6. You must maintain a valid State Drivers License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Drivers License at all times will result in removal from the position.
7. As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period (as applicable) during which 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; the 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 the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
8. Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the addition your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.

To Qualify for GS-11: You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in federal service having demonstrated experience in assisting with formulating an office budget; assisting in preparing narratives for budget or amending prior year narratives; assisted in the Federal budget process and application of laws and guidelines which define and govern the operations of federal agencies in the formulation presentation and execution of the Federal budget. 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 You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications.
To Qualify for GS-12: You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-11 level in federal service having demonstrated experience in formulating an office budget; demonstrated experience in preparing narratives for budget presentation to Congress; experience in the Federal budget process and application of laws and guidelines which define and govern the operations of federal agencies in the formulation presentation and execution of the Federal budget.
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.
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable by close of this announcement.