Budget Analyst

Duties As a BUDGET ANALYST (TITLE 32), GS-0560-11, you will provide management oversight and guidance to the budget formulation and execution process. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Provide management oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation, and execution of funds. Review annual appropriations and authorization legislation to determine congressional intent. Review and interpret higher headquarters' orders, guidelines and directives, and policies and precedents to assess impact on organizational programs. Advise supervisors on the appropriate use of discretionary funds consistent with fiscal law. Certify funds and coordinate the receipt of Funding Authorization Documents for state comptroller. Develop, coordinate, and distribute funding allocation targets to division and program manager accounts using automated systems. Produce monthly reports and summary reports on annual funding programs and allotments for these accounts to program managers, senior management, and higher-level authorities. Prepare and monitor budgetary planning and programming timetables for new and modified programs, deployments, and mobilizations for organization. Develop processes and guidance in unique situations without specific guidance. Prepare quarterly resource management reports, monthly analysis of financed orders in relation to forecasting expenses. Provide narrative explanations of causes of variances between actual and budget objectives. Develop supplemental guidance and instructions for operating officials on the preparation and submission of budget estimates and ensure a comparable level of funding to estimates and requests. Review transactions including reservations, obligations, and disbursements based on interpretation of laws, regulations, or policy. Reprogram and mitigate congressional interest program funds based on Program Budget Advisory Committee decisions and changing needs of various organizations. Train organizational personnel in budget and financial management principles, techniques, responsibilities, distribution, and account for federal funds. Make recommendations on obtaining resources and compute budget requirements during mobilizations. Provide technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested. Work with Department of Defense components to establish business practices to enhance mission accomplishment. Serve as budgetary primary point of contact for issues relating to the Master Cooperative Agreements. Independently develop and implement guidelines and polices as well as management controls for effective budget execution. Exercise primary oversight of program manager appointments and delegations of authority. Requirements Conditions of Employment This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 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. This is a Financial Management Level Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. Military Grades: Enlisted, not to exceed rank of LTC. GENERAL EXPERIENCE : MUSTpossess experience, education, or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; ability to plan and organize work.; competencies in analysis, research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences: ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-11 Level - MUST possess specialized experience, which includes at least 12 months at the lower-level GS-09, of finance budget competencies that provide knowledge of financial principles and procedures; have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements; experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures. 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. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center What should I include in my federal resume . Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and