BUDGET ANALYST with Security Clearance

Duties This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C
§ 9905, 6/23/2023
As a BUDGET ANALYST at the GS-0560-9/11/12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
• Performs a wide range of technical, administrative, and analytical duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, execution, and review of the Agency appropriations (Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide [O&M]; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide [RDT&E]; Former Soviet Union Threat Reduction [FSUTR] - also known as Cooperative Threat Reduction [CTR]; Procurement, Defense-Wide [P, DW]; and Military Construction [MILCON]).
• Provides oversight of and support for a full range of budget functions, applying an expert knowledge of budget and program principles, policies, procedures, concepts, standards, terminology, financial management, and business operation systems to execute assignments and projects, resolve issues, and provide authoritative financial analyses for the Program Managers and the Branch Financial Managers.
• Participates in monthly and quarterly execution review processes by providing budget execution input and analysis monitors the execution of Agency Directorate funds and reports the execution status to the applicable Program Manager and Directorate Leadership.
• Establishes and maintains personal and automated contact with Program Managers and the applicable Directorate Leadership to provide for two-way flow of technical and programmatic data on all programs assigned.
• Evaluates financial plans developed in conjunction with the Program Managers and the applicable Directorate Leadership to ensure consistency with program baselines and requirements.
• Receives fund control documents and distributes funds to the appropriate applicable Program Managers and Directorate Leadership, ensuring proper administrative and statutory controls.
• Utilizes automated systems (Defense Agencies Initiative [DAI]) to reflect changes in fund status
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• Must be a U.S
citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Fulltime
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
See link: https://www.dtra.mil/Business/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt/Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• COVID19: Please see, additional information.
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required.
• Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization
Qualifications You may qualify for this position based on: 1) the qualifications below for all grades, or 2) via Education for the GS-9 and GS-11 only
1
You may qualify at the GS-09, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service:
• Research guidance on the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution Process (PPBE) and its associated cycles as well as experience in formulating and justifying budgets.
• Experience with the use of funds for a program and administrative purposes (to include Purpose, Time and Amount) and executing funds.
• Review data and budget reports, such as obligation and expenditure rates, identifying trends, and providing decision support analysis
You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service:
• Provide advisory and guidance with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution Process (PPBE) and its associated cycles as well as experience in formulating and justifying budgets.
• Interpret and advise on the use of funds for a program and administrative purposes (to include Purpose, Time and Amount) and executing funds.
• Review and provide technical advice for the budget submissions and financial data such as obligation and expenditure rates, providing decision support and analysis to support the budget.
• Experience working with program management and contracting on the determination of the funding of requirements for stakeholders
You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
• Provide advisory and guidance with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution Process (PPBE) and its associated cycles as well as experience in formulating and justifying budgets.
• Interpret, advise and coordinate multiple programs on the use of funds for program and administrative purposes (to include Purpose, Time and Amount) and executing funds.
• Analyze and provide technical advice for the budget submissions and financial data such as obligation and expenditure rates, providing decision support and analysis to support the budget.
• Collaborate with program management and contracting on the determination of the funding of requirements for stakeholders
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
• Expert advisory and guidance with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution Process (PPBE) and its associated cycles as well as experience in formulating and justifying budgets.
• Extensive experience in utilizing financial systems to research and analyze data pertaining to the budgets.
• Interpret and make decisions with complete program oversight on the use of funds for program and administrative purposes (to include Purpose, Time and Amount) and executing funds.
• Analyze and make decision for the budget submissions and financial data such as obligation and expenditure rates, providing decision support and analysis to support the budget.
• Collaborate with program management and contracting on the determination of the funding of requirements for stakeholders.
• Provide financial advisory services and make decisions on complex financial issues for a large organization to include independently researching financial issues and providing recommendations to senior managers, possess a working understanding of Defense Acquisition System
2
Education You may qualify for the GS-9 via Education, if you possess: A
Masters degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
Such education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work
Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S
Department of Education
See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation
You may qualify for the GS-11 via Education, if you possess: B
A Ph.D
or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 Substitution of education may be used in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-9 and GS-11 only
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study
Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis
If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S
education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S
accredited college or university
For further information, visit: Foreign Education Additional information FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position
This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position
IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe
ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT: This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Business-Financial Management functional area
The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier

---