BUDGET ANALYST (Title 5)

Army National Guard Units • Camp J T Robinson, AR

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position in the AR ARNG DCSG4 Support Office. The Budget Analyst serves as the primary analyst for logistics resource management and performs program analysis across planning, programming, budgeting, funds allocation, accounts management, internal controls, and reporting. The role provides fiscal and budgetary policy and regulatory guidance for the directorate, supporting state and federal operations, training, readiness missions, natural disasters, and Homeland Defense/Defense Support of Civil Authorities.

Requirements

• Meet general qualifications involving problem-solving, effective oral and written communication, planning and organizing work, analysis, research, writing, and judgment, gained through college education or progressively responsible experience.
• Have ability to follow established methods and procedures and practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of relevant program areas or functional assignments.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
• Have finance and budget competencies providing knowledge of financial principles and procedures.
• Have an excellent understanding of basic principles and concepts of National Guard financial budget business program requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to follow directions and read, retain, and understand instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Obtain the appropriate Information Assurance certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
• Obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• Establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Be able to travel by car, military or commercial aircraft, and other transportation as needed for temporary duty assignments.
• Complete a background investigation and meet federal employment suitability requirements.
• Register under the Military Selective Service Act if applicable.
• Complete a probationary period if required.
• Participate in mandatory direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• Perform logistics resource management program analysis, including planning, programming, budgeting, funds allocation, accounts management, internal controls, and reporting.
• Provide fiscal and budgetary policy and regulatory guidance for the directorate.
• Execute budgets and evaluate changes or gaps in program plans and funding; review logistics appropriations, reimbursement allocations, and fund transfers.
• Approve or disapprove funding requests based on fiscal law, regulation, and policy; review funding documents and allocate appropriated funds to activities and functional areas.
• Review, edit, and consolidate annual and multi-year budget estimates; prepare or edit narrative justifications and projected funding needs and ensure budget data is documented accurately.
• Analyze actual expenditures against planned budget utilization and allotment authority; assess fund availability, recommend reprogramming, identify trends, and suggest improvements or alternative funding approaches.
• Evaluate the budget execution effects of cost and program changes, adjust fund allocations, and verify, enter, and adjust budget data in forms, schedules, and reports.
• Provide analytical guidance for year-end closeout to support proper, legal, and full utilization of funds.
• Provide financial advice and guidance on funding types, budget changes, and year-end closeout procedures.
• Analyze and present financial management information on appropriated fund expenditures using federal operating systems.
• Serve as an approving authority for release and expenditure of logistics funds and as a member of the Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC).
• Prepare information for and document quarterly PBAC meeting results; conduct briefings and document monthly financial management meetings with the Program Director.
• Reconcile funds with the USPFO.
• Serve as the Directorate’s technical authority and expert on OPTEMPO and logistics funding issues.
• Manage the Defense Travel System (DTS) for the DCS-G4/DCSLOG.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete required training in Fiscal Law, Resource Management Information Course (RMIC), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and Automated Fund Control Order System (AFCOS).

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; benefits eligibility depends on position type and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed