Budget Officer

Full Job Description

If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, consider joining the Fogarty International Center (FIC), Office of the Director, Office of Administrative Management and International Services as a Budget Officer.

For additional information visit the FIC website: http://www.fic.nih.gov/.

To qualify at the GS-14 level you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the public or private sector performing the following types of tasks: (1) advising senior level management and program managers concerning complex financial and budgetary issues; (2) providing technical advice on the budget process (i.e.

formulation, execution, and presentation); (3) analyzing financial data to ensure the financial feasibility of an organization; (4) developing guidance, policies, and procedures related to budget and financial management.

Experience to include 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; 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.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire.

Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time.

Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy.

Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time.

Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912573 Major Duties:

As a Budget Officer, your work assignments may include but are not limited to: Supervise and manage all budget staff in the Budget Office. Lead the annual budget process cycle.

Responsible for budget planning, formulation, justification, and execution for the Institute's appropriated funds, gift funds and other financial resources.

Collaborate with the Executive Officer on aspects of budget and finance for both short and long-term planning efforts related to the budget process.

Formulate and monitor the Institute's financial management program and establish systems, financial guidance and processes for effective and efficient management and internal control of funds.

Maintain accountability for financial resources utilized for Institute operations through the administration and management of collaborative extramural research grants and contracts.

Consistently compile, prepare and reconcile the Institute's budget.

Plan and oversee the development and implementation of financial tools and accounting systems that are beneficial to the Institute in obtaining data for management decisions while remaining compatible with the central NIH budget and accounting systems.

Develop materials for hearings and brief witnesses in defense of the budget as necessary.

Serve as a monitoring point for clearance of budgetary and fiscal data as the result of congressional and public inquiries. Maintain control of the allotment of funds.

Serve on trans-NIH work groups such as the NIH Budget Officers committee.