Budget Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Kahlotus, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Lower Monumental Lock & Dam located on the Lower Snake River near Kahlotus, WA. Duties Performs a variety of budget functions in the formulation, execution, and review within the operating projects including hydropower, recreation, navigation, fisheries, natural resources, wildlife, and administrative sections. Researching, forecasting, and analyzing use of funds involving direct appropriated funds, direct Bonneville Power Administration funds, large capital funds, small capital funds, reimbursable accounts and prior year funds. Assists in forecasting and budgeting for various types of funds including direct appropriated funds, Bonneville Power Administration funding, and sub-agreements. Provides ongoing advice and assistance on budgetary matters, to include interpretation of regulatory procedures for financial planning and control, and provides advice/assistance for the acquisition and execution of funds. Reviews, evaluates and executes budget requests/actions. Serves as fund control officer for the various sections, providing explanations and guidance on procedures for preparation of documents, i.e., CEFMS documents such as PRCs, supply requisition documents, etc. Accumulates, consolidates, and submits budgetary data for analysis against established criteria, trends and experience factors. Analyzes input data, weighs cost factors, evaluates current trends and projects and anticipates other requirements. Verifies that obligations and expenditures occur in a timely basis in accordance with the annual work plan and regulatory controls and are within the amount programmed.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires applicant to possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 1 Certified position (GS-7). Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position (GS-9). Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.
• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience which includes the formulation, justification, and presentation of budget estimates and experience in various computers programs to produce spreadsheets, tracking systems charts and graphs, and other budgetary reporting requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
• One year of specialized experience which includes monitoring an annual operating budget using a financial management system, compiling budget data for use in financial reports, and reviewing available funds to compare against outstanding obligations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of budget functions in the formulation, execution, and review within the operating projects including hydropower, recreation, navigation, fisheries, natural resources, wildlife, and administrative sections.
• Researches, forecasts, and analyzes use of funds involving direct appropriated funds, direct Bonneville Power Administration funds, large capital funds, small capital funds, reimbursable accounts and prior year funds.
• Assists in forecasting and budgeting for various types of funds including direct appropriated funds, Bonneville Power Administration funding, and sub-agreements.
• Provides ongoing advice and assistance on budgetary matters, to include interpretation of regulatory procedures for financial planning and control, and provides advice/assistance for the acquisition and execution of funds.
• Reviews, evaluates and executes budget requests/actions.
• Serves as fund control officer for the various sections, providing explanations and guidance on procedures for preparation of documents, i.e., CEFMS documents such as PRCs, supply requisition documents, etc.
• Accumulates, consolidates, and submits budgetary data for analysis against established criteria, trends and experience factors.
• Analyzes input data, weighs cost factors, evaluates current trends and projects and anticipates other requirements.
• Verifies that obligations and expenditures occur in a timely basis in accordance with the annual work plan and regulatory controls and are within the amount programmed.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Recruitment and Relocation Incentives May be Authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree