Budget Analyst

Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer • Kansas City, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

These positions are with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Working Capital Fund Division (WCFD) in Kansas City, Missouri. The Budget Analyst assists Working Capital Fund activity centers in developing and formulating assigned operating budgets and reviews and bills the income-recovery methodology for those services.

The role performs budget administration for assigned portions of appropriated and reimbursable fund budgets, runs reports from automated systems for budget analysis, and carries out complex financial accounting systems projects. It also develops, evaluates, and coordinates accounting, financial, and activity-center systems; analyzes financial systems for potential improvements; and implements automated processes to improve manual operations.

The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, involving analysis of budget data to develop funding plans, evaluate financial impacts, and recommend options supporting program goals; reviewing and improving financial or budget processes; and preparing and presenting budget information. There is no education qualification requirement. This is a federal position subject to citizenship and other federal employment conditions, including background screening, E-Verify, direct deposit, and a one-year probationary period unless prior federal service is creditable. Flexible work arrangements may be available under agency policy. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized at the hiring official’s discretion.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in Federal Service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector.
• Experience analyzing budget data to develop funding plans, evaluate financial impacts, and recommend options to support program goals.
• Experience reviewing and improving financial or budget processes.
• Experience preparing and presenting budget information.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must pass satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Working Capital Fund activity centers in developing and formulating assigned operating budgets.
• Review and bill the income-recovery methodology for services.
• Perform budget administration in the execution and review of assigned portions of appropriated and reimbursable fund budgets.
• Run reports from automated systems for budget analysis.
• Carry out complex financial accounting systems projects involving the design, improvement, or revision of a major segment of automated financial systems.
• Develop, evaluate, and coordinate implementation of accounting, financial, and activity-center systems.
• Review and analyze financial systems to identify potential improvements.
• Implement automated processes to improve manual operations.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized at the hiring official’s discretion.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available under agency policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

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