Budget Analyst-Entry Level

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)•Chantilly, VA

6d•$57,736 - $91,815•Onsite

About The Position

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is seeking aspiring professionals for its Developmental Program supporting the Financial Management Career Field. As an entry-level Budget Analyst (GG 7-9), you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform full-performance level duties. This is a full-time position with a mission to develop, acquire, launch, and operate satellites that form the foundation of America's advantage and strength in space. The NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing.
Subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations.
Bachelor's/Master's Degree in a related occupation (Business) qualifies for this level.
If qualifying based on education, you will be requested to submit copies of your transcripts later.
If qualifying on experience, applicants 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 or through coursework, but will clearly be reflected in your resume.
Knowledge of standardized budget rules, procedures, and/or operations.
Ability to identify and articulate potential trends, and develop courses of action to maintain a positive budget program.
Ability to resolve problems by enabling performance of a full range of standard accounting/financial assignments, procedures, and limited projects.
Ability to provide recommendations for solutions.
Must achieve the appropriate Information Assurance (IA) certification within six months of assignment.
Resume must not exceed the two-page limit.

Nice To Haves

Developmental employees will receive guidance and a formal development plan.
On-the-job training in providing financial analysis for NRO decision-makers.
Formal training on how to originate new, and improve existing, applications and strategies for finance concepts theories, and principles that affect the planning, completions and direction of financial and budget projects.
Instructional guidance on making decisions to resolve specific issues and problems while considering different, incomplete, and often conflicting information and alternatives.
On-the-job training of federal budgeting necessary to support the development, delivery, support to and sustainment of overhead reconnaissance systems.
Diverse training in various mission areas including acquisitions and enterprise support activities.
Pursuing full performance target level of GG-12 duties.
May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
May be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
This position requires DoW Financial Management Level I certification. The employee will be allotted 24 months in which to achieve the Financial Management certification requirement.
Once certified, the position has a continuing requirement for professional education and training in order to maintain and improve their Financial Management proficiency and skills.
If selected for a DAWIA coded position, the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position.
Individual shall maintain, at a minimum 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system.
May be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness, and/or career development.
Certain positions are deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.
All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day control and management involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of the organization's budget and funding requirements.
Serve as the functional point of contact for day-to-day budget/financial issues.
Perform budget formulation work involving review and preparation of budget estimates and financial plans.
Perform budget execution and administrative work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of funds.
Provide advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information.
Conduct analysis, review, and special studies of budget and/or related information.
Leverage financial tools and systems to plan, organize, and direct budget activities ensuring organization compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.