Budget Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Seattle, WA

6d • Remote

About The Position

Serves as a Budget Analyst who advises program leads regarding budget execution and programming activities for Operations Division, that may include work for Emergency Management, and Operation and Maintenance. The analyst monitors and advises on adjustments which may be required by reprogramming, reallocation, and rescheduling budgeted features to meet needs. They consolidate and provide detailed budget and program data and analysis for the development of budget user data. The role involves tracking the status and funding of assigned programs and sharing information with relevant Project Delivery Team (PDT) members. The analyst will customize financial and scheduling reporting to meet customer needs and consolidate and analyze information for regularly recurring budgetary, manpower, scheduling, and progress reports pertaining to the programs of Operations Division. Additionally, the analyst will develop detailed documentation of the methods/sequences used in the creation of automated alternatives and monitor program information, historical data, Government accounting records, statistical reports, progress and cost control, and other reports relating to the Operations Division effort.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must obtain Financial Management Certification Level 2 within 24 months of being appointed.
• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience which includes experience in ALL of the following areas: (1) Monitoring budget information in a financial management system; (2) Compiling budget data for use in financial reports; AND (3) Reviewing available funds to compare against outstanding obligations.
• 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, Business Administration, etc.
• 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%.
• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and gives advice on adjustments which may be required by reprogramming, reallocation, and rescheduling budgeted features to meet needs.
• Consolidates and provides detailed budget and program data and analysis for development of budget user data.
• Tracks status and funding of assigned programs and shares information with relevant Project Delivery Team (PDT) members.
• Customizes financial and scheduling reporting to meet the needs of the customers.
• Consolidates and analyzes information for regularly recurring budgetary, manpower, scheduling, and progress reports pertaining to the programs of Operations Division.
• Develop detailed documentation of the methods/sequences used in the creation of automated alternatives.
• Monitors program information, historical data, Government accounting records, statistical reports, progress and cost control, and other reports relating to the Operations Division effort which are received on a regular or special request basis.

Benefits

• 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.
• Learn more about federal 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree