Budget Analyst

BUDGET ANALYSTDepartment of the Air ForceAir National Guard UnitsVermont Air National GuardOverview

##### Open & closing dates

10/17/2019 to 10/27/2019

##### Service

Excepted

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 11

##### Salary

$62,511 to $81,269 per year

##### Appointment type

Temporary - Indefinite

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-South Burlington, VTRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryTHIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.This National Guard position is for an Budget Analyst, Position

Description Number D1572000 and is part of the 158th Comptroller

Flight of the Vermont Air National Guard.The purpose of this position is to accomplish budget formulation,

trend analyses, and execution evaluation of federal funds provided

by the ANG and other Department of Defense (DoD) components to the

assigned unit.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities

Performs budget formulation involving the preparation of detailed

analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for assigned

organizations/programs into a consolidated budget request. Analyzes

assigned programs and interprets budgetary guidance to provide

recommendations for local budget policy and procedures. Develops

budget formulation assumptions, formats the organizational

requirements for the serviced organizations, for the overall budget.

Reviews, analyzes, edits, and consolidates budget submissions before

submitting to Budget Officer and/or the Financial Manager (FM).

Develops appropriate narrative justification statements and

presentation material for budget submissions, unfunded requirements,

and programmatic changes. Develops detailed programming and

financial planning justification and documentation for inclusion

into the Wing financial plan. Assists the Budget Officer in making

formal presentations of the proposed submission to the FM,

commanders, center managers, and resource advisors. Coordinates with

NGB to appropriately defend estimates, answer specific questions,

and provide clarification.

Performs budget execution analysis of obligations incurred and

actual expenditures of different sources and types of funding, such

as one-year, multi-year, and no-year appropriations; reimbursement

funds; and transfers of funds from other agencies. Identifies

funding status, to include shortfalls, and provides guidance for the

proper application of annual budget and/or allotment authority.

Exercises technical expertise and recommends approval or disapproval

of funding requests based on interpretations of fiscal law,

regulation or policy. Receives funding documents for assigned

programs. Allocates appropriated funds to individual

activities/functional areas based on an analysis of activity budget

estimates, historical expenditures, quarterly projections, and

approved funding. Performs analysis of actual expenditures compared

to planned utilization of annual budget and/or allotment authority,

evaluates fund availability to achieve balance of approved

objectives, and proposes reprogramming actions as necessary within

assigned programs. Performs in-depth analysis of funding received

versus projected expenditures for model-driven programs. Identifies

trends and patterns, recommends ways to improve utilization of

funds, suggests alternative funding approaches, and advises the

Budget Officer, Financial Manager, commanders, center managers and

resource advisors on the availability of funds. Evaluates the effect

of cost and programmatic changes on the budget execution process.

Identifies the need for transfer or reprogramming of funds between

programs under the same budget account. Adjusts fund allocations as

required. Verifies, enters and adjusts budgetary data in a variety

of forms, schedules, and reports. Provides analytical guidance for

year-end close out to ensure proper, legal and full utilization of

funds.

Provides financial advice, assistance, interpretation, and

guidance on budget related matters such as types of funding

available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities,

status and use of funds to the Budget Officer, Financial Manager,

commanders, center managers, resource advisors, and other staff

members. Information may include details on budget submissions,

unfunded requirements submissions, year-end closeout procedures, and

other procedural guidance. Provides financial reports, trend

analyses, rates of expenditures, and comparisons of actual

performance to the financial plan, historical data, and

identification of variances. Serves as a financial consultant on

issues such as: budgeting strategies and techniques, use of

financial management products, resource distribution, program

priorities, financial forecasts and projections, and assists in

development of annual, long-range and conversion financial plans.

Designs, develops, conducts, and documents resource management

training for personnel responsible for the expenditure of

appropriated funds. Training includes initial review or update of

financial management processes, procedures, and requirements. Serves

as alternate chairperson to the Financial Working Group (FWG) and

alternate advisor to the Financial Management Board (FMB). Provides

organizational personnel with necessary information and knowledge to

accomplish mission objectives.

Uses automated financial management systems and

computer-generated products as tools to accomplish financial

management objectives. Confirms accuracy of automated system

database information and advises the Budget Officer, resource

advisors and accounting personnel of any significant problems. Uses

various computer software and web-based programs to produce required

financial reports, plans, schedules, etc. Presents effective

analyses of financial management information regarding the

expenditure of appropriated funds.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential11

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background

investigation.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Incumbents of this job are issued a Department of Defense Common

Access Card (CAC), which issued only upon passing a federal

background check (Tier 1) including a finger-print supported

criminal record check.

This position requires the incumbent to secure, possess and

maintain the Financial Management Level 2 certification within

12 months from appointment date.

QualificationsCompatible Military Assignments: 6FOX1, 65XX (Applicants are not

required to hold the compatible military assignment but must become

compatible within 12 months).GENERAL EXPERIENCE GS-11: All series personnel must be certified

at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and

must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade

immediately below the next higher level. An applicant must have a

validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the

occupational series and grade.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Must have a minimum of 36

months of finance budget experiences and competencies that

provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate

must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and

concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program

requirements. A candidate must have experiences and training that

demonstrates the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain,

and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and

procedures. As a condition of continued employment in the GS-0560-11

position and dependent on the position's certification level and

contingent on the employee's military rank, the employee must

complete the higher financial management certification within 24

months of appointment to the position.SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify

for GS-0560 dual status technician positions on the basis of

completed undergraduate or graduate education, the college degree

education must be in one of -or- be a combination of the following

required disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics,

industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or

organizational management.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:-In order to be eligible, applicants must have a current military

status. Prior service or non-prior service applicants are not

eligible.

-This position requires the incumbent to secure, possess and

maintain the Financial Management Level 2 certification within 12

months from the appointment date.

-This is an Indefinite position with potential of becoming

permanent.

-Applicants are not required to hold the compatible military

assignment but must become compatible within 12 months).Please be advised:

1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications

for the announced position.

2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the

specialized experience listed.

3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates

and description of the specialized experience.

4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized

Experience", you must include transcripts.DO NOT copy the

specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into

your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it

pertains to each statement.EducationAir National Guard Officers GS-11: An undergraduate degree

from an accredited college/university is mandatory. A graduate

degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an

equivalent professional military education school is optimum.Air National Guard Enlisted GS-11: Must have a high school

diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited

college/university is optimum.Additional informationIf you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are

required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the

Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or

you are not eligible for appointment in this agency

(https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do

not have in electronic form, view the following link for information

regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting

documentation will be used to determine if you meet the

qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally

qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared

to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your

level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported

by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or

you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are

found to be among the top qualified 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):

Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively,

efficiently, and accurately.

Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech

that would interfere or prohibit effective communication.

Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and

briefings.

Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and

interpreting program material.

Please be advised that the applicant rating will be evaluated on

the following occupational competencies:

Financial Management

Problem Solving

Self Management.

Interpersonal Skills

Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceSecretDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application

Package which includes:1. Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates

(including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of

employment and duties performed.

2. AGO-VT Form 690-5, Military Experience and Education

Resume.(All applicants, currently serving in the military,

prior-service and civilians MUST complete the name block and

military affiliation block of the AGO-VT Form 690-5 and sign and

date the form).

3. OF FORM 306, Declaration of Federal Employment signature and

current date.Helpful Hints for Applying:

Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address and

phone.

Include details about the experience that relates to the position

you are applying for.

Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of

your experience.

Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain

the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL

NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if,

after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a

determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and

or experience, your rating will be adjusted to more accurately

reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this

position.If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education

is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit

copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college

or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and

grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not

suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are

acceptable.If you have been or currently are a Federal Civil Service employee,

please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action,

Form SF-50 if applicable.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.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online

application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation

specified in the Required Documents section below.A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)

on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will

need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not

have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning

the application.Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting

documents to be included with your application package. You will

have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in

your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may

take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,

complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem

appropriate and click to continue with the application

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Status will appear along with the date your application was last

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visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.Agency contact informationAlejandra CaballeroPhone802-338-3147Emailalejandra.e.caballero.mil@mail.milAddress158th Comptroller Flight

105 NCO Drive

South Burlington, VT 05403

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