Summary
This position is located with the Office of the Secretary of Interior, Office of Facilities, Property and Safety Management in Reston, Virginia. This position is part of the Branch of Business Operations and manages budgets and financial processes for Office and Bureau programs, supporting the distribution, allocation, and execution of funds.
Duties
As Budget Analyst, GS-0560, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to: Manages budget formulation, justification, strategic planning, and execution. Develops and coordinates budgets for offices, divisions, and branches, including Bureaus for Indian Education and Indian Affairs construction estimates for OMB and Greenbook submissions. Advises on budget estimates, justifications, facilities management programs, and applicable Agency, Department, and Office of Management and Budget requirements. Prepares budget submissions, Congressional justifications, hearing materials, responses to questions for the record, and Effects of Congressional Action Statements. Integrate performance goals, measures, and outcomes into budget submissions in accordance with the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act. Supports the distribution, obligation, expenditure, reallocation, and execution of funds in accordance with operating plans and authorized objectives and using application systems to monitor fund execution, reconcile accounts, process financial and business payment authorizations and invoicing, and ensure accurate budget and financial reporting. Monitor program performance, analyzes financial and workload data, and provides accurate status reports, alternatives, and recommendations to Senior Leadership, Agency Officials and Stakeholders.
How you will be evaluated
Your application package will be evaluated against the minimum qualification requirements specified above. In order to qualify, your resume must specifically describe your work history and the duties you performed in each position. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including USA Hire. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Client Orientation Customer Service Decision Making External Awareness Financial Management Flexibility Information Management Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Problem Solving Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian Preference eligibles not currently employed in Federal service may be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(a)(7). Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligibles. For more information, please visit: https://www.bia.gov/jobs. DUE WEIGHT FOR PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS AND AWARDS. For Current and Former Federal Employees, due weight will be given for performance and awards. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level. REVIEW BEFORE YOU SUBMIT: You may preview the assessment questions here in the https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13089934.