Budget Analyst

Army National Guard Units•Topeka, KS

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position with the Kansas National Guard, KS Recruiting and Retention, in Topeka, Kansas. The position is Budget Analyst, GS-0560-9, Position Description Number T6356000. The incumbent performs routine budget analysis in assigned areas, which may include budget formulation, budget presentation and enactment, or budget execution. The role may involve assisting with budget estimates and justifications, interpreting Office of Management and Budget directives and circulars, advising program managers, reviewing budget submissions, monitoring budgets, and recommending reprogramming of funds. Other duties may be assigned. The position is designated as essential and may require duty in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration, for up to 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved. Situational telework is permitted only, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. Occasional work outside normal duty hours and overtime may be required, as may temporary duty travel in military or commercial vehicles. The incumbent must comply with Financial Management Level certification requirements and complete Purchasing Level 2 and FM Level 2 certifications within 24 months of appointment. Failure to attain the required certifications within that period results in termination. Required training includes Fiscal Law, Resource Management Information Course (RMIC), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and Automated Fund Control Order System (AFCOS). Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation; a secret security clearance must be obtained and maintained within one year of appointment. A probationary period may be required, and participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Experience, education, or training in finance and budget competencies providing knowledge of financial principles and procedures.
Excellent understanding of basic principles and concepts of National Guard financial budget business program requirements.
Ability to follow directions and read, retain, and understand instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures.
General experience, education, or training involving problem-solving techniques, effective oral and written communication, planning and organizing work, analysis, research, writing, and judgment.
Ability to follow established methods and procedures and practical knowledge of operations, procedures, and policies in specific program areas or functional assignments.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
Must complete Purchasing Level 2 and FM Level 2 certifications within 24 months of appointment.
Must complete training in Fiscal Law, Resource Management Information Course (RMIC), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and Automated Fund Control Order System (AFCOS).
Must participate in direct deposit.
May be required to complete a probationary period.
May occasionally work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
May be required to travel in military or commercial vehicles for temporary duty assignments.
Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine budget analysis functions in assigned areas.
Assist in preparing budget estimates and justifications.
Interpret OMB directives and circulars.
Provide information and advice to program managers.
Review bureau and office budget submissions for reasonableness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and guidelines.
Monitor budgets and recommend reprogramming of funds as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete required fiscal training and certifications, including Purchasing Level 2 and FM Level 2 certification within 24 months of appointment.