Budget Analyst

Summary

This position is located in the Budget Concepts Branch in the Budget Review Division of OMB. BCB, working within the framework of laws passed by Congress and longstanding budget conventions, provides the detailed structure in which the Federal budget process operates. BCB closely monitors changes in Federal budget laws and continually analyzes budget practices and data to ensure compliance with laws and policies. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Duties

• As a Budget Analyst, GS-0560-13/14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Provides technical advice and guidance on budgetary accounting and other budget execution related matters to other analysts at OMB and other Federal agencies. Serves as a subject matter expert in technical consultations, responding to inquiries from senior leaders and resolving complex issues related to the intersection of budget structures, execution, and concepts. Serves as a contact within OMB and for staff at other Federal agencies for issues related to budget concepts and budgetary accounting. Advises senior leadership on inter-agency challenges, opportunities, and best practices, presenting integrated solutions to address complex and unique budgetary accounting and execution scenarios. Works with management officials, budget analysts, accountants, financial analysts, information resources management staff, and others in performance of duties. Integrates budget and financial reporting to ensure financial reporting is consistent with budget concepts and supports budget data. Identifies and resolves discrepancies or gaps in financial data and reporting, providing recommendations for process improvements and ensuring data integrity. Develops, disseminates, and communicates standardized operating procedures and technical reference materials to support consistent interpretation and application of complex Government wide budgeting and execution requirements. Coordinates and performs comprehensive reviews to ensure Federal obligations and expenditures are reported in accordance OMB Circular A-11 and the Department of the Treasury, Treasury Financial Manual (TFM), including established guidelines in the Government-wide Treasury Adjusted Trial Balance System (GTAS). Supports the technical accuracy of the data underlying the annual President's Budget Appendix. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with stakeholders at OMB, the Department of the Treasury, and across the Federal Government supporting shared goals in budget execution and reporting. Supports and guides the budget execution components of inter-agency agreements, ensuring clarity and compliance with budget execution rules and concepts. Analyzes the form and content of apportionment requests and reports relating to budgetary status. Delivers training sessions, workshops, and targeted briefings to enhance the technical proficiency of program managers, analysts, and administrative staff in budget execution, budget concepts, and financial management processes. Provides training and consultation in budget concepts and budgetary accounting within OMB and to other Federal agency budget analysts and accountants. Recommends budgetary treatment consistent with sound budget concepts and scoring rules. Ensures that the conceptual framework underlying the Federal budget stays up to date as the budget landscape evolves. Analyzes historical and current financial data to identify trends, anomalies, or inconsistencies in budget data, and present potential Government-wide solutions where problems are discovered.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates 1) Collecting, analyzing, or interpreting budgetary, financial, or program data to support the formulation, justification, or execution of Federal budgets, 2) Applying U.S. Standard General Ledger guidance, particularly budgetary accounting, in support of budget execution reporting requirements issued by OMB or the Department of the Treasury, 3) Coordinating apportionments or other budget execution activities consistent with guidance provided by OMB or the Department of the Treasury on budget or related matters and 4) Communicating analytical findings verbally and in writing, including preparing briefing materials, reports, or responses for senior staff. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates 1) Developing or providing in-depth analysis of budgetary, financial, or program data to support the formulation, justification, or execution of Federal budgets with stakeholders and/or subject matter experts, 2) Collaborating to influence U.S. Standard General Ledger guidance, particularly budgetary accounting, in support of budget execution reporting requirements issued by OMB or the Department of the Treasury, 3) Advising senior management officials on apportionments or other budget execution activities for high-profile complicated programs consistent with guidance provided by OMB or the Department of the Treasury on budget or related matters and 4) Communicating analytical findings verbally and in writing, including preparing briefing materials, reports, or presentations to senior leadership. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates 1) Leading analysis of budgetary, financial, or program data to support the formulation, justification, or execution of Federal budgets with interdisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and/or subject matter experts, 2) Collaborating to influence or leading a team using U.S. Standard General Ledger guidance, particularly budgetary accounting, in support of budget execution reporting requirements issued by OMB or the Department of the Treasury, 3) Implementing actions coordinated with senior management officials on apportionments or other budget execution activities of high-profile complicated programs consistent with guidance provided by OMB or Department of the Treasury on budget or related matters with OMB or the Department of the Treasury officials and 4) Communicating high-impact ideas, alternative solutions, and/or recommendations with clarity, both verbally and in writing, to interdisciplinary teams, stakeholders, subject matter experts, and/or senior leadership. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. If an application limit has been reached, the vacancy may close prior to the stated closing date. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account(https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13031850.