Budget Analyst

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Human Capital, Operations and Customer Relations Group (OCRG).

As a Budget Analyst, GS-0560-13, you will perform a variety of budgetary, financial management, and analytical assignments, utilizing qualitative and quantitative analyses to review, evaluate, and support OHC budget and financial management programs.

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) Experience performing budget formulation, execution, and analysis activities, including monitoring and tracking commitments, obligations, and expenditures to ensure funds are used accurately and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and established procedures.(2) Applying qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to evaluate budget operations, identify issues and challenges, and recommend solutions related to financial management programs and administrative operations.

(3) Preparing budget reports, briefing materials, and funding projections to support senior leadership and agency officials.

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 or former Federal employees and current or former Federal employees applying under the VEOA eligibility who hold or have held a permanent General Schedule position in the previous year 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/12930907 Major Duties:

• Analyze budget data to support short- and long-term projections for OHC Senior leadership, Office Director, or management, identifying operating costs and funding requirements.
• Using qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques, analyzes and evaluates management practices, methods, and administrative operations of the OHC functions.
• Provide direction and technical advice to OHC staff in the execution of budget activities and in processing requisitions.
• Conduct analytical studies to evaluate the effectiveness of existing budget operations and recommend improvements.