This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain competitive service positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position
Serves as Supervisory Budget Analyst within the J8 Resource & Assessment Directorate (RA) in US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) with responsibility to assist in the planning, coordination, and supervision of all matters pertaining to budget activities.
Duties
- Formulates, presents, and executes annual budgets for complex organizational programs and activities.
- Conducts program reviews and budget analyses to assess requirements, funding execution, and resource alignment.
- Provides funding guidance to program managers and ensures budget functions are responsive, effective, and compliant with applicable policies.
- Executes and monitors multiple appropriated and reimbursable funding programs, including multi-year and multi-appropriation funds.
- Exercises control over operational funds and monitors the use of designated representation and related funds.
- Reviews and evaluates budget and program guidance from higher headquarters and external agencies to support planning and execution.
- Prepares, coordinates, and presents budget briefings, justifications, and recommendations to senior leaders and higher headquarters.
- Provides financial management advice and recommendations during planning, contingency, and exercise-related activities.
- Maintains liaison with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate budget matters and ensure effective exchange of financial information.
- Supervises Budget Branch personnel by assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, identifying training needs, and providing technical and administrative guidance.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Designated Tier 5, Special Sensitive (High Risk). Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access as a condition of employment.
- This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
- FM Level 2: This position requires DoD Financial Management Level 2 Certification per NDAA 2012 (10 USC 1599d). Compliance is a condition of employment; failure to certify timely may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
- Per AR 690-11, this role is Emergency-Essential, superseding military recall. During crisis/war, you must work to support combat systems/operations post-mobilization or evacuation. Extra training, medical, and deployment duties apply.
- Per AR 690-11, this position is designated "Key" and cannot be vacated during national emergencies. The incumbent is exempt from active-duty recall and will receive training to sustain base operations during mobilization
- This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.