Budget Analyst

Full Job Description

This position is in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), Budget Formulation Division.

The incumbent in this position performs work in one or more phases of USPTO's budget process which may include, but is not limited to, supporting activities related to budget formulation and justification, presentation and enactment, execution, and monitoring and analysis of a variety of budgetary operations.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position.

You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Budget Analysis Series.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes: GS-11: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-09.

Experience in preparing budget estimates and justifications; AND Experience in reviewing bureau and office budget submissions for reasonableness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and guidelines; AND Experience in interpreting OMB directives and circulars; AND Experience in recommending reprogramming of funds as needed.

OR Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related GS-12: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-11.

Experience in formulating budget estimates for multi-year programs; AND Experience in tracking appropriations through Congress; AND Experience in developing cost-benefit analysis of proposed budgetary and program actions.

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. Major Duties:

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.

Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person.

Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.

The individual selected for this position will... Analyze budget data to develop budget estimates and justifications for assigned programs and activities.

Researches, identifies, and analyzes trends in the use of funds, and recommends adjustments in program spending.

Review, analyze and interpret DOC, OMB and agency budgetary guidelines and regulations to formulate the budget for assigned program area(s).

Review agency and program office budget submissions for reasonableness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and guidelines; monitoring the budget.

Monitor the agency's budget and analyzing trends; recommending reprogramming of funds as needed. Create financial data visualizations, summaries, and data analysis used for decision making.