Budget Analyst.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Bonneville (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a budget analyst to support the formulation and execution of the annual operating budget. Responsibilities include researching salary and expense data, tracking obligations, and ensuring expenditures align with the approved plan.

The role requires DoD FM Certification level II within 24 months and the ability to manage funds across object classes as needed. A TDY requirement of up to 10% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Experience with formulating, justification, and presentation of budget estimates.
• Experience tracking obligations and expenditures in an operating budget.
• Ability to transfer funds between object class and line item accounts within approved limits.
• DoD Financial Management Certification level II within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Research, compile, and summarize data concerning personnel salaries and expenses for budget estimates.
• Monitor and track obligations and expenditures during execution of the annual budget.
• Verify timely obligations and expenditures within the annual work plan and regulatory controls.
• Recommend adjustments or transfers of funds as needed within the approved appropriation.

Skills

Budgeting

Data analysis

Budget reporting

Office automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Budgeting software

Job description

Duties

• Research, compile, and summarize data concerning personnel salaries and expenses and similar object class and line item information needed for formulation of budget estimates.
• Monitor and track obligations and expenditures for assigned functions throughout the execution phase of the annual operating budget.
• Verify obligations and expenditures occur on a timely basis in accordance with the annual work plan and regulatory controls, and are within amounts programmed.
• Recommend adjustments or transfer of funds between object class and line item accounts under the same appropriation or allotment when funds are needed to cover increases in obligations or expenditures that fall within established limits.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• DoD Financial Management Certification level II required within 24 months
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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

General Experience GS-05

Qualified applicants will describe in their resume at least three years progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level, with 1) Assisting with the formulation, justification, and presentation of budget estimates; and 2) Working with computer software programs to produce spreadsheets and other budgetary reporting requirements. This definition of general experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

Education

Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

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 36. Then divide your total number of completed undergraduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 120. Add the two percentages.

There is no time in grade requirement for placement at the GS-05.

Specialized Experience GS-07

Qualified applicants will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience with 1) Assisting with financial reports to identify trends and ensure compliance with regulations; AND 2) Utilizing various office automation tools to assist with the development of operational budgets. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Education

One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

Superior Academic Achievement

Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. [Note: Remove the words "such as that identified in Education above" if the position you are filling does not require education in specific fields found in an Individual Occupational Requirement.] Superior Academic Achievement is based on:

• Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses;

OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 "B" or better as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 "B+" or better based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.;

OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/).

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) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement GS-07

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05).

Specialized Experience GS-09

Qualified applicants will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience with tracking, monitoring, and analyzing an annual operating budget using a complex financial management system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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.

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.

Time in Grade Requirement GS-09

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

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:

Additional information

• A Relocation Incentive may be considered.
• A Recruitment Incentive may be considered.
• Enhanced Leave Accrual may be considered.
• Advanced Rate of pay may be considered.
• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
• Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

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.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.