Budget Analyst

Summary

This position is located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in the Administration and Business Services Division.

This is a Merit Promoiton Announcement.

Duties

The Budget Analyst is expected to be self-directed and motivated. The incumbent will be expected to work in a team atmosphere, communicate with park staff and regional program managers, and provide regular budget updates to the park management team. This Budget Analyst position will concentrate on revenue management and five-year budget spending plan development. In addition, this position will supervise 2 positions that remit and reconcile park revenue. Reviews and analyzes the overall unit and individual sub-unit budgets to ensure that the preparation and the use of the funds are in accordance with allocations, policies, procedures, laws, and required formats. Provides financial planning advice, including evaluating projected needs versus anticipated funding levels, determining submission formats, and coordinating and consolidating requests for the unit. Reviews budget requests and the authorized staffing and funding levels and participates in recommendations for funding and staffing decisions based on objectives and direction. Prepares budget summaries for submission to higher level employees, compiles status of funds, adjusts accounts, and prepares support justifications for reprogramming requests. Reviews, analyzes, and takes action on approved requests for adjustments in allocations, transfer of funds between units and agencies, special funding distributions, and fixed cost assessments. Establishes and maintains a current and functional control record of all allocations and authorizations received and those disbursed. Analyzes and summarizes financial reports and identifies and evaluates trends and potential problems. Conducts periodic financial reviews to ensure rate of expenditures are within approved funding levels and to advise managers if fund balances are appropriate for the remaining work to be accomplished. Oversees and manages revenue remittance and reconciliation.

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