Budget Analyst

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Montgomery, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the development, planning, maintenance, execution, and dissemination of budgeting data for the institution. This includes managing data related to multiple appropriations, a non-appropriated fund, and a business enterprise type revolving trust fund. The role involves coordinating institution budget development with program managers by conducting analytical comparisons to historical cost data and providing justifications for major deviations for the current year, budget year, and future year estimates for submission to the Regional Comptroller. Additionally, the Budget Analyst conducts training sessions and meetings for program managers and their assistants to teach budget concepts and principles, and to interpret printouts and management reports. The position also compiles and analyzes comprehensive and detailed salary provisions. A critical aspect of this role, shared with all other correctional institution employees, is maintaining the security of the institution, with correctional responsibilities taking precedence over all other duties.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D., if related.
• OR At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service.
• Examples of qualifying experience include: compiling and analyzing salary provisions, providing fiscal recommendations, preparing fund distributions, and conducting budget training.
• OR A combination of education and experience that has equipped the applicant with the qualifications to perform the major duties of the position.
• Must meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria if applicable.
• Must be rated well-qualified for the position.
• Must submit appropriate documentation to support CTAP eligibility (agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, most recent SF-50).

Nice To Haves

• Prior federal law enforcement coverage may exempt from maximum age requirement.
• Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, maintain, execute, and disseminate budgeting data for the institution, covering multiple appropriations, a non-appropriated fund, and a business enterprise type revolving trust fund.
• Coordinate institution budget development with program managers by analyzing historical cost data and justifying deviations for current, budget, and future year estimates for submission to the Regional Comptroller.
• Conduct training sessions and meetings for program managers and assistants on budget concepts, principles, and interpretation of reports.
• Compile and analyze comprehensive and detailed salary provisions.
• Maintain the security of the institution as a primary responsibility.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and employment status (full-time, part-time, intermittent).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level