Budget Analyst

U.S. Army; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army in Illinois is seeking a budgetary professional to perform planning, programming, budgeting, and execution for assigned programs. You will communicate budgetary information, defend budgets, and provide guidance on financial matters within the DoD framework.

Qualified candidates will have the ability to obtain a Secret level clearance, complete required DoD training within 2 years, and may travel up to 10% for TDY. A probation period applies.

Qualifications

• Background investigation required.
• Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
• One year probationary period unless requirements met previously.
• DOD Financial Management training and certification within 2 years of appointment.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) travel of 10% of time.

Responsibilities

• Communicate budgetary information effectively to present, defend, and provide guidance on financial matters.
• Resolve budget discrepancies by identifying issues, implementing corrective actions, and coordinating with financial staff.
• Develop comprehensive budgets for assigned programs by reviewing and interpreting guidance from higher-level entities.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, assess funding requirements, and support budget formulation.
• Prepare budget schedules and justifications to support and defend budget requests to senior leaders and higher authorities.
• Interpret and apply financial regulations and policies to ensure compliance in all budgeting activities.
• Advise leadership on funding adjustments and reprogramming actions to maintain financial alignment with the Command's mission.

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Incumbent will perform a full range of budgetary duties associated with the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of assigned programs.

Duties

• Communicate budgetary information effectively to present, defend, and provide guidance on financial matters.
• Resolve budget discrepancies by identifying issues, implementing corrective actions, and coordinating with financial staff.
• Develop comprehensive budgets for assigned programs by reviewing and interpreting guidance from higher-level entities.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, assess funding requirements, and support budget formulation.
• Prepare budget schedules and justifications to support and defend budget requests to senior leaders and higher authorities.
• Interpret and apply financial regulations and policies to ensure compliance in all budgeting activities.
• Advise leadership on funding adjustments and reprogramming actions to maintain financial alignment with the Command's mission.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This is a DOD Financial Management position. The incumbent must complete training and meet position requirements for certification within 2 years of appointment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.