Summary This position is part of the War Media Activity. The incumbent is responsible for assisting and providing back-up for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Budget Division Chiefs. This includes, but is not limited to, developing data for presentation to Office of the Under Secretary of War Comptroller (OUSW(C)) staff, and Congressional staffers/representatives; providing guidance and assistance to subordinate budget analysts. Responsibilities As a BUDGET ANALYST at the GS-0560-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) in the development and preparation of data for assigned Component financial plans, budgets and Five-Year Defense Plans (FYDP). Formulates and revises budget estimates for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Other Procurement (OP) funds within the WMA organizational elements. Forwards budgetary justifications and recommendations to the OCFO Budget Formulation Division Chief. Monitors and tracks civilian pay expenditures and provides analysis on status of funds and civilian pay projections to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Analyzes WMA's monthly execution reports, reports actual execution against annualized spend plan, submits annual spend plans in Department of Defense reporting systems such as ADVANA. Serves as the alternate Risk Management Internal Control (RMIC) Program POC, responsible for establishing a risk and internal control assessment process and adequately assess and improve financial internal controls over operations, reporting and compliance. Documents and reports any material weaknesses and/or deficiencies and develops, implements and validates Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) related to findings. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Budgeting and financing mission-related programs and services sufficient to analyze exceptionally large and complex programs. Developing long-range (multi-year) budget plans utilizing the DoW PPBS process. Ensuring that obligations and expenditures of funds are in accordance with existing laws and regulations with thorough understanding of the Federal budget process and Office of the Secretary of War (OSW). Recommending adjustments to the allocation of funds within budget accounts; and evaluating changes in financial management and internal control systems in order to gather information, report findings and develop conclusions on the area being audited. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: 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; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the @type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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BUDGET ANALYST