Budget Analyst

Agricultural Marketing Service • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

Serves as a Budget Analyst for the Marine Debt & Finance Branch and is responsible for performing a variety of critical budget, financial and analytical duties associated with the planning, oversight, monitoring, and evaluation of budget activities and the expenditure of funds related to the procurement of commodities used in USDA food nutrition assistance programs. Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
• Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
• FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Coordinating and reviewing budget to assure funds are obligated in a timely and effective manner. Developing an agreement, and financial plan; and utilizing appropriate agreement closeout procedures. Interpreting and applying regulations, data analysis, & preparing formal documentation with minimal support.
• FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Identifying and analyzing trends in the receipt, obligation, or expenditure of funds to ensure that objectives of the annual financial plan are being met on a timely basis, and that funds are available and being properly and effectively used to support program objectives. Researching and applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, access, analyze, and improve team effectiveness, efficiency, and work products. Analyzing numerous accounts in maintaining, reconciling, determining proper adjustment needs, balancing, and closing accounts in an accounting system comprised of a large number of projects.
• 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

• Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.
• Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development and preparation of annual budget submissions.
• Analyzes commodity purchase program accounting and budget data and offers solutions to complex financial and program issues and problems.
• Recommends policy and implements major and minor reprogramming of funds for assigned programs on a continuous basis.
• Prepares allotments and allocations based on approved plans as controlled by appropriations, approved apportionments, estimates of receipts, and all special limitations.
• Analyzes plans, develops recommendations, and prepares summary materials to facilitate decision-making by higher level Program/Agency management.
• Monitors spending levels, avoids deficiencies, and ensures full allocations of appropriated levels.
• Determines overall funds available to Program/Agency and makes recommendations on the distribution of funds.
• Develops and maintains complete, current, and consistent data on fund utilization using knowledge of funds available to the Agencies
• Coordinates the collection, analysis, and compilation of budgetary data for recurring management and budget reports reflecting program progress and resource requirements.

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.
• 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: No Education Listed