Budget Analyst Closes 4/9/24

*Must apply directly at USAJOBS: https://www.
usajobs.
gov/job/783551700* *About the Position:* Performs budget and program analysis functions as a District Office staff specialist for assigned programs, projects and activities in major Operations Division business lines.
*Open to US Citizens.
*_This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Positions of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
_ *Duties* * Formulates budget and cost estimates to support plans and programs for various sections within the project.
* Accumulates, consolidates, and analyzes budgetary data against established criteria, trends and experience factors.
* Advises on adjustments which may be required by reprogramming and reschedules budgeted features to meet needs.
* Initiates contract purchase requests and commitments (PRC) for recurring utility and service contracts.
* 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, and travel requests.
* Writes Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for contracting actions.
* Provides budget guidance to the OPM, AO, and Program Managers on budget requirements and prepares required financial analyses and reports including requesting additional funds if necessary.
*RequirementsConditions of Employment* * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
* Must obtain Financial Mangement Certification Level 2 within 24 months of being appointed.
* Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
*Qualifications 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 experience in ALL of the following areas: (1) Monitoring budget information in a financial management system; (2) Compiling and summarizing data to formulate a budget; AND (3) 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-09).
OR *Education:* Ph.
D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 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: Finance, Business Administration, etc.
(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.
) 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 second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18.
Add the two percentages.
(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.
)*Education* *FOREIGN EDUCATION:* If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.
S.
education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.
S.
accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: https://sites.
ed.
gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $81,242.
00 - $105,612.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) 3% Match * 401(k) matching * Commuter assistance * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift Ability to Relocate: * Seattle, WA 98134: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person