Budget Analyst

As a BUDGET ANALYST GS-0560-9 you will perform routine budget analysis functions in assigned areas. Work may be performed in any segment of the normal range of budget administration work performed by the organization including budget formulation budget presentation-enactment or budget execution. Duties typically performed include the following: assisting in the preparation of budget estimates and justifications; interpreting OMB directives and circulars; providing information and advice to program managers; reviewing bureau and office budget submissions for reasonableness accuracy and conformance with procedures and guidelines; monitoring budget; recommending reprogramming of funds as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• This is a Financial Management Level Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act 2012 Public Law 112-81 Subtitle F-Financial Management Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must complete the Purchasing Level 2 certification and FM Level 2 certification within 24 months of appointment to this position.
• Failure to achieve the positions required certifications within the first 24 months of appointment result in the employees direct termination.
• ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND OPM PRESCRIBED UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK
• Position designated as Essential 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
• 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).

GENERAL 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: 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.