Budget Officer

As a BUDGET OFFICER (GS) you will provide management oversight and guidance to budget formulation and execution processes. The incumbent is recognized as a technical authority regarding fiscal and budgetary policy law and regulatory guidelines for the organization. This position accomplishes budget functions in support of organizational and Federal National Guard operations training and readiness missions and maintains staff responsibility over complex annual budgets. Serves as a Budget Officer responsible for all budgetary operations necessary to support plans programs and activities of the organization.

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• 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.
• May be required to travel by car in military and/or commercial aircraft and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• FM Certification Level 2

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
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 one 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. Must have experience education or training that provided in-depth knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have expanded experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to lead follow directions read retain and understand a variety of instructions regulations policies and procedures. Some positions at this grade level require at least 12 months of broadening finance accounting or audit program experiences in leading planning and scheduling program work in a manner that promotes an even flow and distribution of assigning work requirements. Experiences may include training and guiding employees on finance programs and assigning tasks. Experience in structuring assignments that created effective and efficient procedures with measured and improved task processes. Serves as principal staff advisor to the senior leadership and top management personnel regarding maintaining a balance in the efficiency and economy of operations in accomplishing programmed objectives. Directs the review and oversight of budget formulation justification and execution requiring the frequent contact with top management personnel. Develops prepares and presents analyses and summaries of budget performance for management through such forums as resource advisory committee briefings presentations conferences and inspections. Performs special studies and selective reviews of budgetary programs and procedures. Formulates and justifies budget requests for the organizational in consideration of historical costs up to five years the current period of execution and the effects of multi-year procurement and military construction appropriations. Prepares and submits these budgets in support of budget requests for military personnel operation and maintenance (to include minor construction) emergency and revolving fund appropriations.

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

Priority Placement Program DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade

Applicants claiming DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:

Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1)

SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status and

A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)