Budget Analyst

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

As a Budget Analyst, GS-0560-13, you will perform a variety of budgetary and administrative functions in the formulation and execution of CMS's budgets.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position.

Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating.

This will prevent you from being considered further.

In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) Analyzing federal government budgets, evaluating federal government funding needs, or providing recommendations to support fiscal and programmatic decisions.

2) Using automated systems or spreadsheets to analyze and evaluate financial data.

AND 3) Planning and executing annual operating federal government budgets and spend plans in compliance with OMB guidance and federal regulations.

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.

Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current Federal employees must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12883930 Major Duties:

• Coordinate budget requirements to include developing operating budgets and spending plans.
• Analyze budgetary impact of new or revised legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Determine costs and benefits of program operations to Agency's strategic plan.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on budgetary actions.
• Maintain contact with internal and external stakeholders to communicate projected budget forecasts.