Budget Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Vicksburg, MS

11d

About The Position

This Budget Analyst position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal & Hydraulic Laboratory (CHL), within the Management Integration Office. It is classified as DJ-0560-02 (GS 5–10), with a target grade of DJ-03 (GS 11/12). The position performs financial transactions and analysis in support of organizational funding activities, prepares financial documents and agreements, coordinates with sponsors and vendors, and develops business processes, internal controls, and analytical reports. Management may select at any of the announced grade levels. The recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade without further competition when the employee is eligible and recommended by management. The role requires qualifying experience, education, or a combination of both. Qualification may be based on three years of progressively responsible experience, including one year equivalent to at least GS-04, in financial transactions, financial reviews, and analysis of financial issues with recommendations; a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree; or a qualifying combination of education and experience. Applicants subject to the time-in-grade requirement must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent. A one-year probationary period may apply. The position requires proof of U.S. citizenship and direct deposit, and includes temporary duty or business travel 10% of the time. Telework is eligible only in situations such as emergencies and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework.

Requirements

Meet the Budget Analyst 0560 series qualification requirements through one of the following: three years of progressively responsible experience, including one year equivalent to at least GS-04, involving financial transactions, financial reviews, and analysis of financial issues with recommended solutions; a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100%.
Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (DJ-01, GS-04).
Applicants currently employed under a Laboratory Demonstration Project must have a current average performance score of at least 2.5 to be selected for promotion; applicable employees must include their most recent performance appraisal score in the electronic resume.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Complete a background investigation and meet any resulting suitability or fitness determination.
Complete a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the stated regulatory requirements.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Use direct deposit for pay.
If relying on foreign education, provide the required evaluation or evidence of full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
Applicants must be eligible under at least one of the listed employment authority categories.

Responsibilities

Prepare staff support agreements for appropriate language and accuracy before routing them through the chain of command for approval.
Perform financial transactions in the federal financial management system for program setup, execution, and closeout across funding activities.
Prepare Purchase Request and Commitment documents to obligate and expend funds for labor, materials, supplies, rent, and utilities.
Coordinate with and contact sponsors and vendors to validate financial requirements.
Develop, improve, and document organizational business processes and internal controls.
Create and modify analytical documentation and reports using business intelligence and/or other analytical applications.
Analyze complex financial problems, formulate and consider alternative outcomes, and determine and implement the best resolution method.
Use spreadsheets, a data warehouse, and Excel to provide research and management staff with decision-making reports.