BUDGET ANALYST (T32)

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP.

This National Guard position is for a BUDGET ANALYST (T32), Position Description Number PDD2370000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

This position is located in the Army Comptroller Division in the US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO).

The primary purpose of this position is to provide management oversight and guidance to the budget formulation and execution process NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period).

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have 1 year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level.

Must have fundamental working experiences with validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the budget analysis occupational series and grade.

Applicants must have experience, education, or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in analysis, research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences.

Ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-0560-11 position, the candidate must have at least 24 months of finance budget experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures.

Candidate must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements.

A candidate must have experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures.

Employees must obtain the appropriate certification levels for their positions within 24 months after initial assignment; and, employees must maintain the positions' continuous training and education studies, as identified for each certification level, during the defined 24 month period.

If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position.

Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a.

Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. b.

Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.

c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume.

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).

d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. e.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. g.

If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements. Major Duties:

As a BUDGET ANALYST (T32), GS-0560-11, you will provide management oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation and execution of funds.

Reviews annual appropriation and authorization legislation to determine congressional intent.

Reviews and interprets higher headquarters' orders, guidelines and directives, and policies and precedents to assess impact on State programs.

Prepares budget requests consistent with guidance issued by NGB. Advises Program Managers (PMs) on the appropriate use of discretionary funds consistent with fiscal law.

Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of Funding Authorizations Documents (FADS) for the state ARNG Comptroller.

Develops, coordinates and distributes Funding Allocation Targets to division and PM accounts using the State Automated Budget System and the State Accounting and Reservation System.

Produces monthly reports and summary reports on annual funding programs and allotment for these accounts to PMs, senior management, the Chief of Staff, the Adjutant General (AG) and NGB.

Responsible for the budgetary planning and programming timetables for new and modified programs, deployments, and mobilizations for the state ARNG.

Develops processes and guidance in unique situations without specific guidance.

Prepares quarterly resource management reports, monthly analysis of financed orders in relation to forecasting expenses and provides narrative explanation of the causes of variances between actual and budget objectives.

Develops supplemental guidance and instructions for operating officials on the preparation and submission of budget estimates and ensures a comparable level of funding to estimates and requests.

Reviews transactions including reservations, obligations, and disbursements based on interpretation of laws, regulations, or policy.

Responsible for reprogramming and migration of congressional interest program funds based on Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) decisions and changing needs of various organizations.

Prepares requests to NGB for budget activity transfers directed by the AG and the PBAC.

Trains ARNG personnel in budget and financial management principles, techniques, responsibilities, distribution, and accounting for federal funds.

Upon mobilization, makes recommendations on obtaining resources; and computes budget requirements. Provides technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested.

Works with other Department of Defense (DoD) components to establish business practices to enhance mission accomplishment.

Serves as the budgetary primary point of contact for issues relating to the Master Cooperative Agreements.

Independently develops and implements guidelines and policies as well as management controls for effective budget execution.

Exercises primary oversight of program manager appointments and delegations of authority. Performs other duties as assigned.