Budget Analyst with Security Clearance

Duties This is an open continuous announcement. Applicant lists may be pulled every 3-4 weeks for the opening period of this announcement period. The NRO will make selections at the GG-12 level for this position. FOR CURRENT CIVILIAN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES APPLYING PLEASE SEE THE QUALIFICATIONS SECTION BELOW. As a BUDGET ANALYST you will be responsible for the following duties: Perform work in any of the phases or systems of budget administration, to include formulation of budget and cost estimates to support plans, programs, and activities. Assist with budgetary, finance and accounting, management analysis of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with financial, fiscal, and auditing directives. Coordinate and assist with the development of the final budget and program products for moderately complex projects and with the resolution of controversial issues by working in close coordination with analysts and functional area subject matter experts (SMEs). Review program requirements and assist in the development/review of spend plans for accuracy and completeness. Assist in the identification of resource trade-offs within and among competing programs, and provide budget lead with recommendations for resource alternatives. Review funding documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable organizational policies and instructions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US citizen Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered This is a Drug Testing designated position Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601 Must obtain/maintain Critical Sensitive TS/SCI clearance w/polygraph WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time OVERTIME: Occasionally TOUR OF DUTY: Flexible PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Exempt FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Required TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is NOT telework eligible MOBILITY AGREEMENT: Required NOTICE: Selectee will be required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. Qualifications Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 2006. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 07/01/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience must be reflected in your resume. Specialized experience required for this position is: Familiarity with cost estimating, budgeting, financial management, and governmental program accounting; Utilizing the U.S. Code of Federal Regulation for the administrative control of funds to prevent misuse of congressionally appropriated funds; Assisting in the federal budget process to formulate budge estimates, develop and consolidate, or to edit budget justifications and reports; Researching a wide range of financial, management, accounting, and budget concepts, principles and practices; and Utilizing industry-standard financial accounting systems in order to reconcile records of commitments, obligations and expenditures. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Communication: Skill in effective communication, orally and in writing, to prepare, present and explain complex data, information, recommendations and findings. 2. Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Budget: Apply the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE), fiscal law, policies, regulations, principles, standards and procedures to financial management activities. 3. Financial Stewardship: Manage, allocate and monitor financial resources in compliance with laws, regulations, and policies, with sufficient transparency and appropriate internal controls to ensure these resources are efficiently applied to meet organizational goals and objectives, while considering the Federal Government's fiduciary duty to the Nation. This position is Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA): Acquisition Category K- Business - Financial Management and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. Financial Certification Requirements: Employees are allotted 2 years in which to achieve the Financial Management Level III certification requirements in accordance with DoD Directive 5118.03 and section 1599d of Title 10, United States Code. Once certified, members of the Financial Management workforce have a continuing requirement for professional education and training in order to maintain and improve their Financial Management proficiency and skills. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: DOD GEN APP INFO Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions. For further information, click on the following link: Additional information VETERANS PREFERENCE CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instructions 1400.25 Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Other Notes: Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, NON-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Business - Financial Management, Practitioner level. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 60 months after entry into this position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu) DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Business - Financial Management, Practitioner level certification within required time frames. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources . Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. 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 q