Budget Analyst, GS-0560-12

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. The chosen candidate will serve as a Budget Analyst supporting the Resources Management Directorate, Budget Division, Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ. A selection will be made soon after the closing date. Selection of this position will be made at the GS-0560-12 grade level.

 

Job Responsibilities

As a Budget Analyst you will:

*Performs all aspects of the planning, analysis, formulation, and execution of a unique, complex base operations and mission support (Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E)) program involving multiple appropriations and the operation and maintenance of an automated budget support service under the general guidance of the team leader and Financial Manager.

*Coordinates budgetary and program actions with Command activities. Serves as a liaison with program managers, test directors, and support activities regarding reimbursable funding procedures.

*Prepares formal consolidated forecasts and reports on budget and program execution as required by team leader and supervisor.

*Monitors the execution, i.e., obligation and expenditure of funds, of the command's operating budgets to assure that funds are properly allocated and are being obligated and spent in a timely and effective manner in support of authorized management objectives.

*Monitors the execution phase of the budget program, as presented to higher Headquarters, for all assigned activities.

*Generate and analyze data for status of funds reports and other cost analyses/cost comparisons requested by higher Headquarters, and/or the Command.

 

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. 

 

See OPM Requirements for Administrative and Management Positions: 

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards.

 

YOUR RESUME:

 

Your resume may be submitted in any format and should represent relevant job experience. 

 

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week, the dates of employment of the positions you worked that correspond to the experience stated in your resume, (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present/experience) for each position listed. If your resume does not contain this information per position and experience, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. 

 

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content such as social media links, political or fraternity associations, it will not be used to make qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy. Include relevant volunteer work or community organizations roles that demonstrate your ability to do the job.

 

For additional information see: What to see in your resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Budget Administration
  • Budget Formulation, Justification, and Presentation
  • Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Budget
  • Financial Management Analysis
  • Fundamentals & Operations of Budget

Conditions of Employment

  • You must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 5% of the time.
  • Certification Level 2: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • This announcement uses the 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.
  • One 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 at the OPM website.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Incentives may be authorized (Relocation/Recruitment/Superior Qualifications).
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
  • ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel