BUDGET ANALYST (Title 5)

This position is located in the Air National Guard (ANG) Wing Financial Management Division. The purpose of this position is to accomplish budget formulation trend analyses and execution evaluation of Federal funds provided by the Air National Guard and Department of Defense (DoD) components to the assigned wing/units. Incumbent is recognized as a technical authority on matters of fiscal and budgetary policy law and regulatory guidelines for the organization. The incumbent is responsible for budgetary functions including administration of the Resource Management System (RMS). Accomplishes budget functions in support of state and Federal Air National Guard operations training and readiness missions.

Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizations/programs into a consolidated budget request. Analyzes and interprets NGB budgetary guidance to provide appropriate local budget policy and procedures. Develops budget formulation assumptions formats organizational requirements for budget submissions. Requests reviews analyzes edits and consolidates budget submissions before forwarding to NGB. Develops appropriate narrative justification statements and presentation materials for budget submissions un-funded requirements and programmatic changes.

Performs budget execution analysis of obligations incurred and actual expenditures of different sources and types of funding such as one-year multi-year and no-year appropriations; reimbursement funds; and transfers of funds from other agencies. Identifies funding status shortfalls and provides guidance for the proper application of annual budget and/or allotment authority. Exercises broad latitude judgment and ingenuity in interpreting and applying guidance containing ambiguous or conflicting instructions to ensure legal/efficient use of funding. Exercises technical authority and control in approving or disapproving funding requests based on interpretations of 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.

Provides financial advice interpretation and guidance on budget related matters such as types of funding available effects of budgetary changes on related activities status and use of funds to the financial manager commanders center managers resource advisors and other staff members. Information may include details on budget submissions un-funded requirements submissions year-end closeout procedures and other procedural guidance. Provides management with accurate financial information: financial reports trend analyses rates of expenditures and comparisons of actual performance to the financial plan historical data and identification of variances.

Administers the Resource Management System a network of center managers resource advisors and cost center managers aligned to the organizational structure including unit commanders middle managers or supervisors. Designs presentation materials for chairpersons and briefings and documents the quarterly Financial Working Group (FWG) meetings. Designs materials for briefings conducts briefings and documents the quarterly Financial Management Board (FMB) meetings.

Uses automated financial management systems and computer-generated products to accomplish financial management objectives. Confirms accuracy of automated system database information and informs resource advisors and/or accounting personnel of significant problems trends or variances. Uses various computer software and web-based programs to produce required financial reports plans schedules etc. Presents effective analyses of financial management information regarding the expenditure of appropriated funds.

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.
• 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.
• Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).

BASIC QUALIFICATION: To qualify an applicant for any GS-0560 position apply and evaluate the applicants competencies (Skills Knowledge Abilities and Behaviors) military and civilian experiences completed private or public education programs learned skills obtained knowledge endorsed abilities and civilian or military training program accomplishments. The following qualification factors are applicable to the budget analysis positions:

• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively efficiently and accurately;
• Ability to plan and coordinate difficult and complex programs;
• Ability to develop apply and adjust financial plans and policies to attain agency objectives;
• Ability to select develop and supervise a subordinate staff;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships not only with subordinate staff but with all levels of key management officials the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact ingenuity and resourcefulness;
• Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; and
• Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner;
• Ability to apply a high level of sound and independent judgment in the solution of financial problems and in the administration of a financial management program;
• Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
• Knowledge of agency operating programs;
• Knowledge of financial principles methods techniques and systems;
• Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication;
• Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
• Skilled in training mentoring and problem solving; and
• Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.