Budget Analyst-Title 5

Army National Guard Units • Frankfort, KY

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position with the Kentucky National Guard, GS-0560-11. The Budget Analyst provides management oversight of the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, fund allocation, and execution. The position reviews appropriation and authorization legislation to determine congressional intent and interprets higher-headquarters orders, guidance, directives, policies, and precedents. It prepares budget requests consistent with National Guard Bureau guidance and advises Program Managers on appropriate use of discretionary funds under fiscal law.

The analyst certifies funds and coordinates receipt of Funding Authorization Documents for the state Army National Guard Comptroller; develops, coordinates, and distributes funding allocation targets; and produces reports on annual funding programs and account allotments for Program Managers, senior management, the Chief of Staff, the Adjutant General, and the National Guard Bureau. The position reviews transactions in light of applicable laws, regulations, and policies; reprograms and migrates congressional-interest program funds based on Program Budget Advisory Committee decisions; and provides technical budgetary advice to federal and state agencies. The analyst independently develops and implements guidelines, policies, and management controls for effective budget execution and performs other duties as assigned.

Employment conditions include suitability determination following a background investigation, possible completion of a probationary period, mandatory direct deposit, possible furlough actions, and the requirement to obtain and maintain the position-appropriate security clearance. Acceptance of a federal position terminates Tricare Reserve Select eligibility. The position is at a tobacco-free facility. The incumbent must meet DoD and Department of the Army Financial Management Level 2 Certification requirements, including obtaining the appropriate certification within 24 months of initial assignment and maintaining required continuing training and education.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower level in the normal federal-service line of progression (GS-09), or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
• Experience demonstrating administrative analytical ability, judgment, discretion, personal responsibility, and substantial knowledge of budgeting principles, concepts, practices, and theories.
• Knowledge of standard occupational practices, methods, and techniques sufficient to perform difficult but well-precedented assignments.
• Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend solutions among alternatives.
• Knowledge sufficient to conduct studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence that clearly communicate factual and procedural information.
• Skill applying occupational principles, concepts, and practices to moderately difficult assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, orally and in writing, and work appropriately with peers and management.
• Resume must include complete employment dates, work schedule, and hours worked per week; year-only dates or an unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification.
• Applicants must substantiate in their own words that they meet all minimum requirements and specialized experience; copying and pasting from the vacancy announcement or position description is not acceptable.
• Applicant's name must appear on every submitted document.
• Must obtain and maintain the position-appropriate security clearance.
• Must comply with DoD and Department of the Army Financial Management Level 2 Certification requirements, including obtaining the appropriate level within 24 months after initial assignment and maintaining required continuous training and education.
• Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be subject to furlough actions.
• Acceptance of a federal position terminates Tricare Reserve Select eligibility.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants eligible under the DoD Priority Placement Program Retained Grade category may apply with this preference.

Responsibilities

• Provide management oversight of budget planning, programming, budgeting, allocation, and execution.
• Review annual appropriation and authorization legislation to determine congressional intent.
• Review and interpret higher-headquarters orders, guidelines, directives, policies, and precedents.
• Prepare budget requests consistent with National Guard Bureau guidance.
• Advise Program Managers on the appropriate use of discretionary funds consistent with fiscal law.
• Certify funds and coordinate receipt of Funding Authorization Documents for the state Army National Guard Comptroller.
• Develop, coordinate, and distribute funding allocation targets to division and Program Manager accounts.
• Produce reports on annual funding programs and account allotments for Program Managers, senior management, the Chief of Staff, the Adjutant General, and the National Guard Bureau.
• Review transactions based on applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Reprogram and migrate congressional-interest program funds based on Program Budget Advisory Committee decisions.
• Provide technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested.
• Independently develop and implement guidelines, policies, and management controls for effective budget execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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