Budget analyst

U.S. Army Forces Command • Fort Drum, NY

12d

About The Position

Serves as a Budget Analyst for the 10th Mountain Division Senior Commander Aug, G8. Develops forecasts for assigned budget segments using current and historical cost data, reviews requests for funds allotment, and identifies trends. Provides budget procedures and regulatory guidance to activities, including limits on funds available for travel, supplies, contracts, and related expenditures. Reviews and analyzes travel authorizations for accuracy and regulatory compliance, tracks purchase requests, obligations, expenditures, outstanding payments, and account balances, and initiates real-time transactions in an automated web-enabled financial management system.

The position requires a Secret security clearance, which the incumbent must possess or obtain and maintain. The incumbent must obtain Financial Management Certification Level 2 within 24 months of appointment and comply with Department of Defense and Department of the Army program requirements. The appointment is generally subject to a one-year probationary period. Temporary duty or business travel is required 5% of the time. The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience. It is a Career Program 11 - Comptroller position. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience preparing budget and data summaries for routine budget execution reports; verifying timely obligations and expenditures within annual operating programs and regulatory guidelines; tracking purchase requests, expenditures, outstanding payments, and account balances; and reviewing, executing, and analyzing travel authorizations for accuracy and compliance. The described experience is typical of work at the GS-07 level.
• Alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a field demonstrating the required knowledge and skills, such as Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Alternatively, a combination of education and experience meeting at least 100% of the qualification requirements.
• Applicants with recent General Schedule service must meet the stated time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must obtain Financial Management Certification Level 2 within 24 months of appointment and comply with Department of Defense and Department of the Army program requirements.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must submit an OGE 278 Public Financial Disclosure Report or OGE 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Must meet the applicable employment-authority eligibility requirements listed in the posting.
• If qualifying based on education, transcripts are required; foreign education used to qualify must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education.
• A one-year probationary period applies unless the appointee has previously met the specified requirements.
• Must complete required USA Hire assessments within the stated deadline if invited to do so.

Responsibilities

• Develop budget forecasts for assigned budget segments using current and historical cost data.
• Review requests for funds allotment and determine budget trends.
• Provide budget procedures and regulatory guidance, including information about available funding limits for travel, supplies, contracts, and related expenditures.
• Analyze travel authorizations to ensure accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations.
• Track purchase requests, obligations, expenditures, outstanding payments, and current account balances.
• Initiate real-time transactions in an automated web-enabled financial management system.

Benefits

• The posting states that U.S. government employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility dependent on position type and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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