Budget Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Stockton, MO

10d

About The Position

This Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation recruits and appoints qualified candidates to competitive-service positions. The Budget Analyst performs budget and accounting functions involving the formulation, execution, and review of budgets for organizations within a multipurpose project. The position requires the Department of Defense Fiscal Law training within one month of appointment and Financial Management Certification Level II within 24 months. It also requires a one-year probationary period, subject to the stated exceptions, and temporary duty or business travel approximately 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Meet the basic education or education-and-experience requirements for a Budget Analyst: a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, or a related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law); alternatively, meet the specified combination-of-education-and-experience route, including at least four years of accounting experience and one of the listed accounting education, certification, or equivalent-qualification options.
• For GS-07, meet one of the listed qualification paths: one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade; one full academic year of relevant graduate-level education; undergraduate superior academic achievement; or the specified combination of experience and education. Specialized experience includes assisting with reports on funds and using automated systems to extract and input budget information.
• For GS-09, have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade. Specialized experience includes assisting with reports on funds and using automated systems to extract and input budget information.
• Meet the time-in-grade requirement if applicable: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent for the grade sought.
• Obtain Department of Defense Fiscal Law training within one month of appointment.
• Obtain and maintain Financial Management Certification Level II within 24 months of appointment.
• Meet the applicable DoD and Army cyber-work-role requirements, including foundational qualifications within 9 months, resident qualifications within 12 months, and 20 hours of continuous professional development per work-role code, as applicable.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• If relying on foreign education, provide the required evaluation or evidence of U.S. college or university credit.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.
• Complete a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the stated regulatory requirements.
• Accept required direct deposit of pay.
• The position has a temporary duty or business travel requirement of 10%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formulating budgets to request funds.
• Monitor fund availability through detailed analysis of expenditures and reimbursable programs.
• Identify program tendencies and spending trends.
• Ensure obligations, expenses, and requested allotments remain within approved funding limits.
• Provide procedural and regulatory guidance on the availability of or limitations on funds.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits and eligibility depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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