Budget Officer

Full Job Description

This position is in the Budget Division (BD), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO).

Serves as Director and establishes policy related to and carries out FSIS' budgetary and fiscal responsibilities.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled (e.g.

one year at the GS-14 grade level for consideration for the GS-15 grade level.).

For the GS-15 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that demonstrates the statements below: - Responsible for formulating and executing a budget that enables continuous operations to fulfill its mission.

- Creates annual and multi-year plans that achieve strategically aligned organizational objectives.

- Works Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA) and Congressional Staff - Provides overall direction, coordination, and control for all budget activities and cost analysis activities.

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 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:

• Responsible for formulating and executing a budget that enables FSIS to maintain continuous operations and fulfill its mission of keeping the nation’s food supply safe for consumers.
• Works closely with USDA’s Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA) and congressional staff on The Hill regarding issues related to FSIS’s budget, ensuring alignment with federal priorities and legislative requirements.
• Provides overall direction, coordination, and control for all FSIS budget activities and cost analysis activities.
• Creates and contributes to annual and multi-year plans that achieve strategically aligned organizational objectives.
• Formulation of policy, evaluation of program accomplishments, and the direction of subordinate personnel.