Supervisory Budget Analyst

U.S. Army Forces Command • Fort Irwin, CA

12d

About The Position

This position is in the Budget Formulation Branch, Program/Budget Division, G8, at the National Training Center and Fort Irwin. The incumbent serves as Chief of the Branch and receives general supervision from the Division Chief, who outlines areas of responsibility and goals.

The role develops processes, procedures, and guidance for executing financial management plans and programs that support Combat Training Center training and national defense objectives. It identifies funding shortfalls and trade-offs, prepares impact statements, and defends program and resource requirements to higher headquarters. The position prepares the Command Budget Estimate (CBE), including reviewing, analyzing, and editing consolidated budget data, preparing supporting documentation, and producing budget summary reports for submission to higher headquarters. It also analyzes agency, Department of Defense, and Office of Management and Budget guidance to assess the effects of legislation and budgetary policies on CTC budget formulation, development, and execution. The incumbent advises management on budgeting strategies and techniques, financial management products, resource distribution, expenditure trends, financial forecasts and projections, and financial plan development.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience interpreting budgetary policies and practices; formulating budgets and cost estimates to support plans and programs; and providing technical guidance to management on financial report preparation and budget-execution financial controls. This experience is typical of work at the GS-12 level.
• Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment, if required by the determination.
• Obtain and maintain Financial Management Certification: Level 2.
• Submit pre-employment financial disclosure and annual disclosure thereafter, as required.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience; qualification must be based on experience alone.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, procedures, and guidance for executing financial management plans and programs supporting Combat Training Center training and national defense objectives.
• Identify funding shortfalls and trade-offs, prepare impact statements, and defend program and resource requirements to higher headquarters.
• Prepare the Command Budget Estimate by reviewing, analyzing, and editing consolidated budget data, preparing supporting documentation, and producing budget summary reports for higher headquarters.
• Analyze agency, DoD, and OMB budget and program guidance to determine the impact of legislation and budgetary policies on CTC budget and program formulation, development, and execution.
• Advise management on budgeting strategies and techniques, financial management products, resource distribution, expenditure trends, financial forecasts and projections, and financial plan development.
• Serve as Chief of the Budget Formulation Branch.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Relocation, retention, or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Advance in hire may be authorized for applicants who are brand new to government.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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