Budget Analyst (T5, Merit)

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

A BUDGET ANALYST (T5 MERIT) GS
1. Serves as the primary analyst regarding resource management. Performs program analysis including planning programming budgeting funds allocation accounts management internal controls and reporting. Provides fiscal and budgetary policy and regulatory guidelines for the directorate. Accomplishes the full spectrum of budget functions in support of state and federal operations training readiness missions natural disasters and Homeland Defense/ Defense Support of Civil Authorities (HLD/DSCA). (25%)

2. Executes budget. Continually analyzes and evaluates unexpected changes and gaps in program plans and funding. Reviews expenditure of G-3 appropriations re-imbursement allocations and transfer of funds. Exercises technical authority and control in approving or disapproving funding requests based on fiscal law regulation or policy. Reviews funding documents for assigned appropriations. Allocates appropriated funds to individual activities/functional areas based on an analysis of activity budget estimates historical expenditures quarterly projections and approved funding. Reviews edits and consolidates annual and multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizations and programs into a consolidated budget request. Prepares or edits narrative justification and projected funding needs and assures data in request is formally and accurately documented in a wide variety of unrelated forms schedules and reports. (30%)

3. Performs program analysis of actual expenditures compared to planned utilization of annual budget and/or allotment authority evaluates fund availability to achieve balance of approved objectives and determines where reprogramming actions may be necessary. Identifies trends and patterns recommends ways to improve utilization of funds and suggests alternative funding approaches. Evaluates the effect of cost and programmatic changes on the budget execution process. Adjusts fund allocations as required. Verifies enters and adjusts budgetary data in a variety of forms schedules and reports. Provides analytical guidance for year-end close out to ensure proper legal and full utilization of funds. Provides financial advice interpretation and guidance on a variety of budget related matters to include types of funding available budgetary changes and year-end closeout procedures. (20%)

4. Presents effective analyses of financial management information regarding the expenditure of appropriated funds utilizing a network of multi-level federal operating systems. Appointed as an approving authority for release and expenditure of funds and a member of the Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC). Prepares information for and documents results of quarterly PBAC meeting. Conducts briefings and documents the monthly financial management meetings with Program Director. Conducts funds reconciliations with the USPFO. (10%)
5. Serves as a technical authority and expert on matters of OPTEMPO funding issues for the Directorate. Manages the Defense Travel System (DTS) for the DCS-G3. (15%)

Performs other duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position is being filled under Merit Promotion procedures and is open to current T5 employees only.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Prior to appointment an applicant must have a current completed/clear drug test
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for or in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Only open to Current employees of the MNNG
• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• Incumbent will be required to complete training in fiscal disciplines; Fiscal Law Resource Management Information Course (RMIC) Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Automated Fund Control Order System (AFCOS).
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Required to participate in the Financial Management Certification Program must achieve the appropriate certification level for their positions within 2 years of notification of applicable certification requirements or the period of any extension.

In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your describing your experience please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.


GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Description of Work:
Work in financial management budget administration budget formulation and budget execution. Work provides management oversight and guidance to the budget formulation and execution process. Performs work that follows established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations procedures and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment; and typically learn to do the work through extended specialized experiences. Budget analysts assigned to line program offices often advise managers on the preparation documentation and submission requirements for budget requests; the relative costs analysis and benefits of alternative program plans; the allotments and sub-allotments of funds for distribution to program managers; the propriety of obligations and expenditures check results; and provide guidance concerning the legal and regulatory aspects covering the use of funds. Performs work that requires a range of competencies in regard to budget operation procedures and program guidelines concepts guiding principles techniques and practices.

General Experience:
To meet basic entry qualification requirements evaluate applicants for experience education or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in analysis research writing and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences. Ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations procedures and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment.

Specialized Experience:
Must have 1 year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the budget analysis occupational series and grade.

GS-11 - 1-year specialized experience education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience education or training of finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to follow directions to read retain and understand a variety of instructions regulations policies and procedures.