Summary
This War Media Agency position assists and provides backup to OCFO Budget Division Chiefs, prepares data for OUSW(C) and congressional staff, guides subordinate budget analysts, and advises senior management throughout the budget year. The incumbent also troubleshoots budget issues to prevent errors and unnecessary expenditure of time. .
Duties
As a Budget Analyst at the GS-0560-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the subject matter expert for developing WMA component financial plans, budgets, and Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) requirements. Formulates and revises Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Other Procurement (OP) budget estimates, provides technical guidance, and submits supporting justifications and recommendations to the OCFO Budget Formulation Division Chief. Monitors commitments, obligations, and expenditures to maintain funds control and prevent overcommitment. Analyzes monthly execution against annual spending plans, submits spending plans through reporting systems such as ADVANA, and recommends funding priorities and reprogramming actions to address resource imbalances. Monitors civilian pay expenditures, develops cost projections and quarterly funding allocations, and advises the Chief Financial Officer on the status of funds. Coordinates with human capital personnel to resolve civilian pay discrepancies and assess the impact of personnel costs on funding requirements. Reconciles and verifies monthly and year-end financial reports, resolves current and prior year accounting discrepancies, and coordinates with DFAS and DLA on financial transactions and system issues. Provides financial system guidance, user support, and training to improve the accuracy of budget formulation, execution, and reporting. Serves as the alternate Risk Management Internal Control (RMIC) Program point of contact, establishing risk assessment processes and evaluating financial internal controls over operations, reporting, and compliance. Develops financial procedures and control test plans, documents material weaknesses and deficiencies, develops and validates Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and responds to audit requests.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies: Auditing Budget Formulation, Justification and Presentation Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Finance Financial Management Financial Management Analysis Financial Management Systems Oral Communication Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.