Budget Analyst GS-0560-7/9/11

Full TimeAZ-YUMAYPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Budget/Accounting

Job Summary

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the positions in the competitive service at Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ.  

About the Position: This is a developmental Budget Analyst, GS-0560-07/09/11 position for the Resource Management Directorate Budget Division.  Selected candidate will serve as trainee engaging in prescribed agenda of formal/informal classroom training on-the-job training, and self-development. Training emphasizes the experience and practical understanding of budget concepts; application of accepted budget practices; and the identification, analysis, and solution of budgetary problems through progressively more specialized and responsible work assignments.

A selection may be made at GS 7, 9 or 11 with promotion potential to the GS-11.

Job Responsibilities

  • Performs a variety of training and developmental assignments involving the procedural and technical aspects of budget analysis related to single fund, single operating program
  • Budgetary processes of analysis, verification, forecasting, and development of detailed portions of the budget
  • Procedures of a technical nature in the various subject matter areas of budget administration
  • Analysis and comparison of obligations and expenditures
  • Assists higher graded analysts on the more complex budget projects and details of reprogramming funds
  • Recommendations are limited to matters covered by established fact and guidelines
  • Determine funds are being used on a timely basis to support the organization’s mission
  • Write brief and factual reports detailing the purposes for which funds were obligated and expended (e.g., travel, overtime, or office supplies)

Job Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.


GS-07

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes, 1.) Coordinating working groups, such as collecting data from collaboration groups and making sure data is collected for assigned projects on time to support the mission; 2.) Performing administrative functions such as setting up working groups, scheduling meetings, reviewing financial documents and verifying checklists; AND, 3.) Processing information such as data entry, processing written documentation and financial documents in relation to on-going projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Finance, Financial Analysis or Fiscal Management Applied Economics.

OR

Superior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above.

Superior Academic Achievement is based on:

1. Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses;


OR

2. Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.;

OR

3. Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/).


OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-09
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes, 1.) Utilizing analysis tools to generate financial documents such as contracts, financial data analysis reviews and cost projections to support the mission; 2.) Monitoring account expenditures via automated systems to ensure program funding is available at all times; AND, 3.) Maintaining standard operating procedures within the organization to generate continuity across the staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Finance, Financial Analysis or Fiscal Management Applied Economics.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-11

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes, 1.) Managing funding programs across operating accounts and reimbursable accounts to ensure the command's spending plan is adhered too; 2.) Communicating financial matters such as issues and concerns related to spending to customers and operational staff; AND, 3.) Analyzing data such as spending, seasonal costs adjustments, projections and developing overages to support funding needs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Finance, Financial Analysis or Fiscal Management Applied Economics.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
 

Education:

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

 

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • GS 07 - Financial Management Level 1 Certification must be obtained and maintained within 2 years.
  • GS 09/11 - Financial Management Level 2 Certification must be obtained and maintained within 4 years.

Additional Information:

  • This announcement uses the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 11 - Comptroller position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Incentives may be authorized.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
  • This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 5% of the time.

 

Benefits Link:

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED

 

You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Budget Formulation, Justification & Presentation
  • Concepts, Policies and Principles of Budget
  • Decision Support
  • Financial Management Analysis

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

 

Required Documents:

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you may be marked as having an incomplete application package and you may not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

  • Cover Letter, optional
  • This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

For more information about ATEC and YPG visit https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.  

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel