Budget Analyst

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Sam Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Budget Analyst for the Budget Execution Branch at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The position is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months. The incumbent reviews and analyzes financial data and budget submissions, supports budget execution, prepares fiscal summaries and decision materials, and administers the Headquarters Defense Travel System and Government Travel Credit Card Programs.

This is a Financial Management Certified position. The incumbent must comply with Department of Defense and Department of the Army certification requirements within two years of appointment and must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access. Appointment may be subject to a background investigation and a one-year probationary period.

The position is described at GS-09 and GS-11 qualification levels. Applicants must meet the applicable specialized experience, education, or combination requirements and must qualify under one of the listed employment authority categories. The position is aligned with the Comptroller Career Program under the Human Capital & Resource Management Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled. Relocation or recruitment incentives, student loan repayment, salary negotiation for candidates new to federal service, and credit for qualifying prior work or military service may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized subject to applicable rules and agency determination.

Requirements

• For GS-09, one year of specialized experience preparing financial documents, reports, or budgets using financial analysis software to compile budget estimates and analyze and compare line-item obligations, expenditures, and other budget information; or qualifying graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience performing budget review and analysis for compliance with program objectives, regulations, and guidance; assisting with budget estimates, draft justifications, and funds-control records; and advising managers on proper use of funds and compliance; or qualifying doctoral-level education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Applicants must meet the requirements of an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.
• Must comply with Department of Defense and Department of the Army financial management certification requirements within two years of appointment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Appointment is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the applicable requirements.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full course credit from an accredited U.S. institution.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and analyze submitted data for consistency with financial and program objectives and adherence to instructions.
• Identify trends and coordinate analysis with the supervisor, recommending reprogramming or referrals as appropriate.
• Review Headquarters Operating Budgets, align programmed resources with budget estimates, and identify and reconcile differences.
• Prepare fiscal summaries using computer graphics and compose executive summaries, information papers, and decision papers.
• Administer Headquarters' Defense Travel System and Government Travel Credit Card Programs.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.
• Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be authorized for candidates new to federal service.
• Credit for qualifying prior non-federal work experience and certain military service when determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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