Budget Analyst

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.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Budget Analyst your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Formulate and revise budget estimates, financial plans, and supporting justifications for large, complex mission-related operating and procurement programs; develop multi-year budget plans using the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) process. Analyze budget execution, obligations, expenditures, and available balances to ensure compliance with applicable fiscal laws, regulations, and Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) guidance; recommend funding allocations, adjustments, and reprogramming actions to meet program requirements. Analyze civilian pay expenditures and personnel cost projections to develop funding allocations, evaluate execution against annual spending plans, and coordinate resolution of payroll discrepancies. Reconcile financial records and reports using automated financial systems to resolve accounting discrepancies, unmatched disbursements, and unliquidated obligation issues; validate financial data to support accurate monthly and year-end reporting and audit findings. Coordinate risk management and internal control program activities; evaluate financial management systems, test control effectiveness, document findings and conclusions, and develop and validate corrective actions to address deficiencies and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.