Budget Analyst, GS-0560-11/12 (60395)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

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DHA direct-hire authority

Relocation benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) – Pittsburgh District, is seeking a Budget Analyst at GS-11/12 level. The role focuses on budget formulation, execution monitoring, funding management, and RMICP administration to support district programs.

You will coordinate with offices, produce financial reports, and provide guidance to managers on budgetary matters. This is a permanent, on-site position in Pittsburgh with potential DoD certification requirements and

Formación

• GS-12: One year specialized experience at GS-11 in budgeting in the Federal service.
• GS-11: One year specialized experience at GS-09 in budgeting and financial management.
• Education: Ph.D. or doctoral degree OR 3 years grad study in Finance, Business Administration, etc.
• Combination of Education and Experience may be used with 100% requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Develops, compiles, reviews, analyzes budgets and workload requirements.
• Coordinates with General & Administrative offices to develop and adjust budgets.
• Monitors budgeted vs actual expenditures; prepares district budget reports and charts.
• Manages funding instruments and monitors costs against amounts received.
• Implements RMICP program guidance and trains managers on controls.

Conocimientos

Budget Formulation & Analysis

Budget Execution Monitoring

Financial Management Systems

Analytical Reasoning & Problem Solving

Oral & Written Communication

Educación

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Finance/Business Administration

Herramientas

CEFMS

PBAS

Descripción del empleo

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Pittsburgh District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Pittsburgh, PA

Position Overview/Duties

• INTRODUCTION: Serves as Budget Analyst for Resource Management. Develops, compiles, reviews, analyzes and edits budgets, workload requirements, guidance and implementation instructions.
• POSITION: BUDGET ANALYST, GS-0560-11/12
• PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT
• DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES:
  • Budget Formulation & Analysis: Develops, compiles, reviews, analyzes, and edits budgets, workload requirements, guidance and implementation requirements associated with various Command Operating Budget segments. Evaluates data submitted for compliance with policy, procedures, and budgetary guidance, reasonableness of cost estimates and relation to current levels of program funding and anticipated changes. Coordinates directly with General & Administrative offices to develop, monitor, and adjust budgets.
  • Execution Monitoring: Monitors budgeted versus actual expenditures of funds through continuous review of accounting records and prepare district budgetary reports, schedules, and briefing charts. Monitors costs for formal and informal limitations and targets. Prepares or coordinates with offices to determine root cause of variances between budgeted and actual expenditures and adjusts budget worksheets as necessary. Advises office chiefs and other analysts in budgetary process.
  • Funding Management: Collaborate with the Funds Manager to allocate district funds. Receives and distributes all funding instruments for the Command (allotments, allowances, obligation authorities and reimbursables). Leads administrative and financial controls of all G-Invoicing (Government Orders) received in the district, establishing funding, and monitoring costs compared to amount received.
  • Advisory & Technical Leadership: Implements and manages the district's Risk Management and Internal Control Program (RMICP) as the Internal Control Administrator (ICA). Reviews, analyzes, and interprets regulations and directives concerning the RMICP. Formulates procedures for meeting RMICP program goals and objectives. Develops training materials; provides guidance and training to all managers at all levels of the organization. Serves as the District’s Liaison with CIO/G-6 assisting with coordination of IM/IT on District Wide needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

WHO MAY APPLY

US Citizens.

Applicant Qualifications

Experience Requirement:

To Qualify At The GS-12 Grade Level

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service which includes:

• Compiling, validating, and analyzing historical cost data and operational requirements to draft annual budget estimates.
• Monitoring budget execution by tracking commitments, obligations, and expenditures against authorized funding levels in automated financial systems (e.g., CEFMS, PBAS, or equivalent).
• Processing and maintaining funding authorization documents (FADs), customer orders, or reimbursable agreements in accordance with established financial guidelines.
• Generating standard financial status reports and advising operating managers on fund availability, spending trends, and procedural compliance.

To Qualify At The GS-11 Grade Level

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service which includes:

• Analyzing and interpreting Federal and Army budgetary guidance to develop strategic budget and manpower plans.
• Managing financial resources to execute the budget in full compliance.
• Using financial management systems to analyze data, create reports, and present findings and recommendations to leadership.

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.

Competencies Needed For The Position

• Budget Formulation & Analysis
• Budget Execution Monitoring
• Financial Management Systems (e.g., CEFMS, PBAS)
• Analytical Reasoning & Problem Solving
• Oral & Written Communication

Other Requirements, Conditions Of Employment And Information

• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.
• This position requires DoW Financial Management (FM) Certification Level 2 as a mandatory condition of employment. Under federal law (NDAA 2012), the selected candidate must obtain and maintain this certification within the required timeframe; failure to do so may result in adverse personnel action.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Your Resume

• Your resume must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ( https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation ).
• 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/ .

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.