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The position is for a senior Budget Analyst within the Civil Military Programs (CMP), Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R))", part of a larger hierarchy under Department of War. Hierarchy includes the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)), Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (OASW(M&RA)), and Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Reserve Integration (ODASW(RI)). Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Leads the review and analysis of Military Department headquarters JROTC Program Objective Memoranda (POMs), budget estimate submissions, and other resource proposals. Interprets and applies federal appropriation law, Department of Defense financial regulations, and internal control requirements to JROTC resource issues. Serves as a technical advisor to directors, program leads, and military department headquarters on complex resource issues. Reconciles financial and program data drawn from multiple Military Department Sources. Identifies potential fiscal control concerns for referral to appropriate legal counsel and other responsible officials. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: 1.) Reconcile financial and program data drawn from multiple sources. 2.) Interpret and apply appropriations laws and guidance. 3.) Identify potential fiscal control concerns for referral to the appropriate personnel. . Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service.

You will serve as a Supervisory Budget Officer with Bureau of Land Management. This position will be either filled in Falls Church, VA or Spokane, WA. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Plans, directs, and oversees regional budget planning, formulation, execution, and financial management activities. Analyzes budget estimates, funding requirements, expenditures, and financial data to support sound budget decisions. Reviews, approves, and monitors budget requests, funding allocations, and the use of multiple funding sources. Provides expert budget guidance and technical advice to management on budget policies, procedures, and financial matters. Develops and implements new methods, techniques, and controls towards management of funds process improvement and complex budgetary challenges. Project and analyze budget activities with regional leadership, headquarters, the Department, OMB, and other stakeholders. Supervises, leads, and develops a regional budget staff to accomplish organizational goals, reporting requirements, and internal controls. Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/30/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Conducting work involving technical authority on matters of budgetary policy, oversight and interpretation of personnel Analyzing the potential effects of budgetary actions across national programs Devising new methods, techniques, and controls to improve management of funds and recommend solutions to complex budgetary challenges Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period in order to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probationary is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This is a supervisory position that may require completion of an initial supervisory probationary period.

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Financial Management, Budget and Analysis Group (BAG), As a Budget Analyst, GS-0560-11/12, you will perform a wide variety of duties relating to the budget formulation, presentation, and execution process of Agency-level national programs related to the Administrative Cost Budgets within the annual discretionary appropriation. Performing budget development, formulation, and execution for assigned programs or administrative budget areas; monitoring commitments, obligations, expenditures, and reimbursable orders. Working with managers and program specialists to develop annual work plans and schedules; adjusting plans and recommending reprogramming to address funding changes, program needs, and unanticipated expenses. Maintaining budget databases, registers, and tracking systems; tracking obligations, expenditures, and fund flows; verifying fund availability for processing obligating documents. Preparing budget estimates, justifications, submissions, and recurring or ad hoc reports; compiling historical and current data; reviewing materials for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with guidance. Conducting cost analyses and special studies of current- and future-year trends; evaluating operating experience against budget plans; recommending funding adjustments to address changing requirements and priorities. Developing and evaluating budget procedures, policies, and automated system specifications; advising program managers on budget matters; coordinating submissions with CMS components and reviewing offices. ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further. In order to qualify for the GS-11, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Performing routine budget formulation work that involves review and preparation of budget estimates or financial plans; Reviewing and analyzing routine budget requests to ensure their consistency, accuracy, or adherence to policy requirements; and Compiling quantitative data to prepare regular and ad hoc reports to present information such as: the status of funds, expenditures, or trend analysis. - OR -Substitution of Education for Experience: You may substitute education for specialized experience at the GS-11 level by possessing a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M., if related to the position being filled. - OR -Combination of Experience and Education: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the GS-09 grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-11. Therefore, only education in excess of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree may be used to combine education and experience. TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement related to the substitution of education for experience and the combination of experience and education. Please refer to the "Required Documents" section below for the documentation required at the time of application. In order to qualify for the GS-12, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: . Performing budget formulation and execution functions for assigned administrative budget areas, and; Reviewing and analyzing budget requests to provide recommendations to leadership for compliance with Administration policy and guidance; and; Assisting with the development of budget justification, from the initial budget submission through agency review and approval. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current Federal employees must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094746

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Financial Management (OFM), Budget and Analysis Group (BAG). As a Budget Analyst, GS-0560-11/12, you will perform a wide variety of duties relating to the budget formulation, presentation, and execution process of Agency-level national programs related to the Administrative Cost Budgets within the annual discretionary appropriation. Performing budget development, formulation, and execution for assigned programs or administrative budget areas; monitoring commitments, obligations, expenditures, and reimbursable orders. Working with managers and program specialists to develop annual work plans and schedules; adjusting plans and recommending reprogramming to address funding changes, program needs, and unanticipated expenses. Maintaining budget databases, registers, and tracking systems; tracking obligations, expenditures, and fund flows; verifying fund availability for processing obligating documents. Preparing budget estimates, justifications, submissions, and recurring or ad hoc reports; compiling historical and current data; reviewing materials for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with guidance. Conducting cost analyses and special studies of current- and future-year trends; evaluating operating experience against budget plans; recommending funding adjustments to address changing requirements and priorities. Developing and evaluating budget procedures, policies, and automated system specifications; advising program managers on budget matters; coordinating submissions with CMS components and reviewing offices. ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further. In order to qualify for the GS-11, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Performing routine budget formulation work that involves review and preparation of budget estimates or financial plans; Reviewing and analyzing routine budget requests to ensure their consistency, accuracy, or adherence to policy requirements; and Compiling quantitative data to prepare regular and ad hoc reports to present information such as: the status of funds, expenditures, or trend analysis. - OR -Substitution of Education for Experience: You may substitute education for specialized experience at the GS-11 level by possessing a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M., if related to the position being filled. - OR -Combination of Experience and Education: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the GS-09 grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-11. Therefore, only education in excess of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree may be used to combine education and experience. TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement related to the substitution of education for experience and the combination of experience and education. Please refer to the "Required Documents" section below for the documentation required at the time of application. In order to qualify for the GS-12, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Performing budget formulation and execution functions for assigned administrative budget areas, and; Reviewing and analyzing budget requests to provide recommendations to leadership for compliance with Administration policy and guidance; and; Assisting with the development of budget justification, from the initial budget submission through agency review and approval. Experience refers to both paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13099581

The Associate Director, Contingency and International Programs (Program/Budget) serves as the principal advisor to the Director, Operations (Program/Budget) and Deputy Comptroller (Program/Budget) for all budgetary aspects of contingency operations, disaster assistance, and international programs. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Directs strategic alignment and resource optimization for the execution of uniform Department of War (DoW) policies, principles, and procedures for disaster assistance and special contingency appropriations and authorities. Leads strategic budget formulation by formulating short- and long-range budgetary plans and specific fiscal year policies to address contingency, disaster assistance, and security cooperation requirements, considering State Department and interagency authorities. Oversees financial execution and reimbursement by reviewing and, as appropriate, raising Comptroller issues during the Program and Budget Review, particularly for DoW programs that support contingency operations, disaster assistance, international security cooperation, partner nation participation in support of U.S. military operations, mil-to-mil engagements, and civ-mil plans, and other programs related to building partner nation capacity. Provides executive decision support and guidance on methodology by advising on domestic, international, and interagency matters with financial implications. Advises DoW leadership on the financial aspects of Federal agency and foreign government requests for DoW support and services, and the security and other support from foreign governments for U.S. military forces. Advice may include, but is not limited to: Economy Act requests, mission assignments from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, DoW humanitarian and disaster relief operations, foreign disaster assistance, and interagency memoranda of understanding. Reviewing international agreements, acquisition and cross-servicing agreements, and interagency memoranda of understanding. Ensuring that the support provided is consistent with the Secretary's policy goals and the President's national security objectives. Developing estimates for contingency operations and disaster assistance from DoW components and for international support to and from foreign countries in coordination with the relevant Combatant Commands and Office of the Under Secretary of War for Policy officials. Instructing the DoW Component(s), providing support on the tracking and reporting of costs for operations using data analytics. Consults with Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) officials on interagency transfers or billings, and monitors DFAS interagency billing and reimbursement reporting. 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ), and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ 1: Expertise in applying budget policies and procedures to analyze complex and variable military programs, coupled with senior-level experience developing practical solutions for an organization's programmatic and budgetary interests, and defending these solutions before the Office of Management and Budget and relevant congressional/legislative committees. TQ 2: Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide executive-level guidance on complex resource management issues and policies within the context of the Federal government budget process, develop practical solutions, and communicate these effectively to senior leadership and external stakeholders both in writing and orally. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Sub-Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation. Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently. Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Sub-Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities. Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Sub-Competencies: Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain. Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems. Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Sub-Competencies: Accountability: Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Developing Others: Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes. Executive Judgement: Makes well-reasoned, timely, and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels, sharing and guarding information where appropriate. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Sub-Competencies: Operational Mindset: Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation. Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements. Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. See "Required Documents" section for additional information. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES. You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 11/06/2026 The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration). This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. In accordance with Public Law 112-81 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012) and DoW Policy, the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoW FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe.

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency. It is located at the Kenner Army Health Clinic located on Fort Lee, Virginia. The primary purpose is to performs routine Budget Analyst functions for one or more funds for the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). Receives approved fund targets for assigned account(s) and allocates funds organizations or Cost Centers. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates Perform a variety of budgetary and administrative functions to support funding execution. Research un-liquidated obligations and de-obligates unused funds to increase funding available. Corrects omissions and discrepancies on source documents. Monitor quarterly expenditure rates, and keeping costs within funding limitations. Reviews the use of funds throughout the fiscal year using a computer with spreadsheet and database software applications programs. Recommend budget adjustments and resolve budget problems with departments serviced. Applying and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of laws, rules, procedures, and/or regulations accurately. Provide management with financial information, such as financial reports showing the status of receipts, obligations, and expenditures of funds. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing routine financial analytical and advisory services to managers, making cost estimates and providing advice and assistance to managers, formulating and preparing annual budget estimates; using budget and financial analysis software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration, Accounting and/or Finance. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as lead Information Technology (IT) budget analyst performing a wide variety of financial functions involving the formulation, justification, execution and analysis of the Transportation Working Capital Fund (TWCF) budget for IT and Capital. This position is being filled under Direct-Hire Auth (Certain DoW Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023 As a BUDGET ANALYST at the GS-0560-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as subject matter expert on the TWCF and other appropriations providing advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information for information technology and capital programs. Interpreting and assessing the impact of new and revised Congressional legislation on the formulation and execution of budgets. Providing financial advice on budget related matters for substantive national programs such as effects of budgetary changes on related activities and information technology programs, status and use of working capital funds. Advising senior management on the status and availability of funds, and the use of appropriate funding. You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Performing all aspects of budget analysis, formulation, justification, presentation, execution and review of the multi-year budget submission. Conducting analyses of budget and cost information, and advising on and presenting to senior management the status, availability, and appropriate use of funding. Applying results of financial/budget related analysis to solve problems and make recommendations. Analyzing source of factual data and information, and application of analytical methods and techniques. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This position is part of the Office of Science - Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Budget Analyst, you will lead coordination and tracking of funding obligations, coordination on project management and serve as the Point of Contact for BES research facilities progress. The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Budget Analyst, you will: Formulate and Justify Multi-Year Budgets: Plans, develops, and integrates multi-year, multimillion-dollar budget requests, spending forecasts, and justifications for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with congressional legislation and DOE priorities. Manage and Monitor Budget Execution: Oversees the daily and long-term execution of approved funds, tracking obligations, expenditures, and financial plans to prevent over- or under-spending and maintain fiscal control. Resolve Funding Discrepancies and Reprogram Funds: Identifies financial variances, evaluates cost-effectiveness, and develops corrective solutions-such as reprogramming requests, apportionments, and supplemental allotments-to address shifting program requirements. Advise Leadership and Provide Technical Guidance: Serves as a technical authority to senior management and program staff, providing expert policy interpretation, financial recommendations, and technical guidance on complex budgetary issues. Defend Budgets and Lead Stakeholder Communications: Prepares and delivers executive-level briefings, reports, and testimonies to defend budgetary strategies and represent program interests before leadership, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and external oversight entities. GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Performing budget analysis for significant programs or organizational units, involving multiple phases of the budget cycle. AND Interpreting and applying financial regulations, policies, and guidelines to ensure compliance and resolve budgetary issues. GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Leading and conducting budget analyses across all phases of the budgetary process for multi-million dollar programs or organizational components. AND Developing, evaluating, and implementing budget policies, procedures, and strategies that have a significant impact on an organization's financial operations and program objectives. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 or GS-14 levels. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Located in the Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services, Bureau Financial Support Services, Management Financial Accounts Directorate, Office of Diplomatic Security Financial Services, Financial Planning Division (CGFS/BFSS/MFA/DSFS/FPD). Serves as a DS subject matter expert, lead advocate, and technical authority for Budget Formulation, Justification, Presentation, and Enactment, responsible for all pre-execution budget activities. Leads a team of three Budget Analysts to support Budget Formulation, DS participation in the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) Program, and management of special recurring accounts and recurring reimbursement accounts Leads bureau-wide budget formulation efforts from formulation, justification, presentation to enactment. Serves as a liaison to DS technical program offices and to financial management stakeholders. Manages the largest cost center in the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) platform, DS Local Guard Program. Serves as interface between technical program offices and financial management stakeholders. Manages special recurring appropriations accounts and special reimbursement programs. Develops operating plans for covered accounts. Communicates with external partners that resource DS activities through these accounts. Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience developing, writing, and defending programmatic budget submissions through budget justification, formulation, presentation, and enactment. Experience completing comprehensive management analyses and reports on large sets of financial data using data analytics software to distill financial information into an easy-to-understand format accessible to senior leaders. Experience leading financial management process improvement, to include leveraging new technologies to automate and standardize financial management business processes. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a budget analyst in the installation's budget office, performing a variety of budget functions involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of budgets for substantive programs and support activities. Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding, such as direct annual, multi-year, and no-year appropriations; apportionments; allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies; revenue from industrially funded operations; and refunds. Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizations/programs into a consolidated budget request. Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information. Conducts analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and/or related information. Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Budget Analysis, Series 0560. GS-11: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes detailed, intensive knowledge of policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and other AF, MAJCOM, and installation guides which apply to assigned organizations and programs; sources, types, and methods of funding for assigned organizations and programs (e.g., direct annual, multi-year, and no-year appropriations; apportionments; allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies; revenue from industrially funded operations; and/or refunds); and budgetary and financial relationships between assigned budget(s) and budgets and programs of other agency components and organizations. Knowledge of sources of factual information about the programs and finances of the assigned area of the budget, such as that found in accounting and data processing reports, payroll records, work reports, or inventory and sales data. Analytical skill is required to interpret the source information and apply it to the budget. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., from an accredited college or university. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. GS-12: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience knowledge and skill in the application of methods and techniques for analyzing and evaluating the effects of continuing changes in program plans and funding on the accomplishment of the budget and program milestones (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, planning-programming-budgeting, decision theory, and probability theory). Skill in analyzing budgetary relationships and developing recommendations for budgetary actions (e.g., requesting allotments or reprogramming funds among object classes) under conditions of time pressure and uncertainty due to short and rapidly changing program and budgetary deadlines and objectives; gaps and conflicts in program and budgetary information; lack of predictive data; conflicting program and budgetary objectives; and changing guidelines for the work. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations. Skill in the application of methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ZBB, amortization, depreciation, and pro- rating revenues and costs among customers) to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This position is located in the Budget Execution Division, Office of Planning and Budget, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The Budget Execution Division is responsible for coordinating agency-wide spend plans, analyzing resources, managing controls, and reporting results. Budget analysts work collaboratively to align spending with the agency's strategic priorities and deliver critical information to agency leaders. The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year. This position serves as a budget analyst. This is your next ideal career move if: You are driven assisting more experienced budget analysts in the preparation of budget estimates, analysis and justifications. You are eager to review OMB directives and circulars; providing routine information, analysis and advice to business unit customers. You are driven to review bureau and office budget submissions for reasonableness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and guidelines; monitoring the budget. You enjoy assisting with analysis; and recommending reprogramming of funds as needed. You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available here. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS- 5. Specialized experience for this position includes: Ability to extract, review, and analyze numerical information to develop findings and write reports and analyses; and Experience working as a member of a team to deliver goods or services on time with defined deadlines; and Experience responding to customer questions with routine information and advice. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.