Budget Analyst

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Cleveland, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs budget formulation and justification for a major segment of a DFAS Center budget or a total Center budget for the Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF). Identifies weaknesses and problems and develops recommendations for revisions or modifications to existing systems to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and economy. Develops local Center budget policies based on interpretation of directives received from higher headquarters, budgetary precedents, and regulations. Provides instructions, planning factors, cost analysis, and budget policy guidance to Center managers for developing various organizational and program budgets. Receives approved fund targets for assigned account(s). Allocates fund to individual activities/functional areas based on an analysis of activity budget estimates, historical expenditures, projected workload, and approved funding.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
• Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting in formulating budgets by preparing analyses of budget estimates; supporting budget execution by monitoring the obligations incurred and actual expenditures; using automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products to accomplish budget assignments.
• You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Level 2 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required timeframe may be grounds for removal from the position and//or from Federal service.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs budget formulation and justification for a major segment of a DFAS Center budget or a total Center budget for the Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF).
• Identifies weaknesses and problems and develops recommendations for revisions or modifications to existing systems to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and economy.
• Develops local Center budget policies based on interpretation of directives received from higher headquarters, budgetary precedents, and regulations.
• Provides instructions, planning factors, cost analysis, and budget policy guidance to Center managers for developing various organizational and program budgets.
• Receives approved fund targets for assigned account(s).
• Allocates fund to individual activities/functional areas based on an analysis of activity budget estimates, historical expenditures, projected workload, and approved funding.

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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree