Budget Analyst
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Office of Foreign Assistance Oversight Office of Budget and Appropriations (FAO/BA). On behalf of the Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance Humanitarian Affairs and Religious Freedom (F) the Office of Foreign Assistance Oversight (FAO) serves as the nexus of foreign assistance policy planning budget and performance. FAO/BA manages and oversees the foreign assistance budget formulation execution and funds approval processes for the State Department.
- Supports the apportioning and allotting of bureau assigned accounts in coordination with the Office of Budget and Planning (BP).
- Validates funds availability tracking and reporting of assigned accounts to ensure accuracy of financial management systems records and congressional or other reporting.
- Develops guidance associated with the Funds Approval process; collaborates with FAO team during the implementation stage.
- Drafts or coordinates responses and provides information explanations and clarifications that respond to Department OMB and Congressional questions and inquiries.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions per 5CFR 300 Subpart F.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience utilizing federal budget techniques to include commonly used budgetary methods practices procedures regulation policies and processes to formulate justify and execute assigned budget in support of the mission structure goals work processes and programs of assigned organization(s).
Experience with developing briefing materials for senior leadership to include talking points budget analysis budget charts and/or data analysis technical or mandatory reports
Experience developing and amending budgetary policy and process documents in alignment with Agency strategic goals and administration policy.
Experience developing guidance and training documents and/or presentations on department processes especially on budget.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
To request a reasonable accommodation foradditionaltime on thetimed sections of theassessment pleasesubmityour request using the Request a Reasonable Accommodation button within theAssessment Application.
Forall otherreasonable accommodationsat the U.S. Department of State please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations(OAA)at.
OAAis responsible forreviewing andadjudicatingreasonable accommodation(RA)requests for the Assessment Battery being usedfor this following applies to all RA requests:
RA requestscoveradditionaltime on timed sections only.
Applicantssubmittinga RA request MUST attach supporting medical documentation signed by a licensed treatingmedical provider. The documentation should describe the nature severity and expected duration of the conditionidentifythe relevant medical condition or diagnosis and explain the basis for the requested extension.RA requests that do notcontainsupporting medical documentation attachmentsatthetime ofinitialrequest may be subject to further review.
Note:the following documents do not on their own qualify for automatic approval oftheRA request:Schedule A letters VA benefits lettersorSSA letters.
Applicants MUSTsubmittheir application before the vacancy closes even if pending anaccommodationdecision.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully follow instructions related to medical documentation provided in the vacancy announcement prior to beginning the RA process.
Applicants will have 48 hours after their RA request isadjudicatedto complete the assessment generated after the allottedtimeframewill not be admissible and the applicant will not be considered further for the vacancy.
If a different type of RA is needed please contact OAA directly at.
- If eligible situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
- Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP):View OPMs CTAP & ICTAP eligibilitywebsite for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an85 or above meet Minimum Qualifications and demonstrateproficiencyin some but notall major aspects of the position.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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