Summary "The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. A relocation incentive may be authorized. See additional info section. Responsibilities Serving as a Budget Analyst GS-0560-12 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Chief Financial Officer Directorate within the Budget Division in the Execution Branch. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Budget Analyst responsible for providing senior budgetary and staff assistance on budget formulation and execution matters as they relate to the support of the FLETC. Most issues cross operational boundaries and close coordination is required to ensure proper budget formulation and execution. Many issues are highly sensitive, unusual, complex, or one-of-a-kind. Typical duties include: Formulating, developing, monitoring, reviewing and analyzing the Operations and Support and Procurement, Construction and Improvements appropriations for the entire agency Developing and establishing the financial plan in the Momentum Financial System by fund, office, and major object class, ensuring that funds are properly allocated and spent in a timely and effective manner in support of authorized management objectives Analyzing various sources of information, preparing and submitting data for various budget-related reports Performing an assortment of analyses and studies related to the budget process Coordinating with various offices/divisions and participating organizations to resolve problems in relation to budgeting and financial systems Providing advice and guidance to lower-graded Budget Analysts and reviewing their work for technical accuracy. When necessary, assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Branch Chief or Budget Officer in their absence View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Formulating, developing, monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing salaries, expenses, acquisitions, constructions, improvements appropriations Providing advice and guidance to management officials regarding budget formulation Developing and establishing the financial plan using the accounting and budgeting software Preparing detailed financial analyses to ensure no violations occur Analyzing spending patterns and advises management of trends that may impact the financial plan Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret as a condition of placement in this Non-Critical Sensitive/Moderate Risk position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Work Environment: Work is performed in a properly lighted, ventilated, and temperature-controlled office setting. Normal safety precautions must be observed. Physical Demands: Work is sedentary in nature and involves no physical requirements other than carrying light books and papers to and from various locations. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) FLETC federal employees, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current FLETC Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A FLETC STATUS CANDIDATE. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP eligible. View information about CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. Education Not Applicable Additional Information A relocation Incentive may be authorized up to 15% of pay. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\Accommodations\for\USA\Hire The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to fletc-jobinfo@fletc.dhs.gov.
