Budget Analyst.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers, within the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD), seeks a lead budget analyst to manage the internal operating budget for a major subordinate command. The role requires deep knowledge of fiscal laws, regulations, and budgeting techniques, including revolving fund management, to ensure balanced, multi-year funding for the command.

Key duties include developing and executing the MSC budget, monitoring budget execution, and recommending technical budget

Qualifications

• Experience applying fiscal laws, regulations, policies and budgeting techniques.
• Knowledge of revolving fund management and budget development for a major subordinate command.
• Ability to monitor budget execution and recommend technical adjustments during the year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead budget analyst in the Business Resources Division, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD).
• Develop and execute the internal operating budget for a USACE major subordinate command.
• Apply budgeting methods and precedents to support multi-year funding needs and fiscal planning.
• Monitor current year budget activities and advise on systematized budget adjustments throughout the year.

Education

Financial Management Certification - Level II

Job description

• Serve as the lead budget analyst in the Business Resources Division, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD).
• Perform various budget functions involving the development of the internal operating budget for a USACE major subordinate command.
• This work requires knowledge and skill in the application of related fiscal laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods and techniques of budgeting and revolving fund management.
• Responsible for development and execution of Major subordinate command (MSC) budget that reflects the balanced, multi-year funding needs of the command.
• Monitor execution of current year budget activities. Based on systematic analysis, makes recommendations regarding technical budget adjustments throughout the year.

Duties

• Serve as the lead budget analyst in the Business Resources Division, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD).
• Perform various budget functions involving the development of the internal operating budget for a USACE major subordinate command.
• This work requires knowledge and skill in the application of related fiscal laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods and techniques of budgeting and revolving fund management.
• Responsible for development and execution of Major subordinate command (MSC) budget that reflects the balanced, multi-year funding needs of the command.
• Monitor execution of current year budget activities. Based on systematic analysis, makes recommendations regarding technical budget adjustments throughout the year.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Financial Management Certification - Level II

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

• Current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees with competitive status.
• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• 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
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes reviewing and evaluating funding requirements; performing systematic analysis to determine technical budget adjustments; and preparing budget briefs to present to senior staff levels.

Time in Grade Requirement: 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-12).

Additional information

• 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
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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.