Public Notice - Budget Analyst and Financial Management Specialist (Direct Hire)
What you'd do
Positions advertised are in various organizations and locations. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-09/11/12/13/14 levels).
Major duties
Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Serves as an Agency or Center expert in financial management and budget execution, providing authoritative analysis, advice, and oversight for programs with Agency wide impact. Leads complex financial or budget formulation efforts, integrating multi year program requirements, evaluating policy impacts, and ensuring alignment with Agency goals. Develops new and innovative methods, techniques, and forecasting models to support long range planning, budget formulation, financial reporting, and resource decision making. Interprets and analyzes proposed legislation, regulatory changes, and policy guidance to assess their implications for Agency-wide financial and budgetary operations. Leads financial or budget studies to assess compliance, efficiency, risk, and workflow effectiveness. Recommends improvements to financial policies, processes, and internal controls. Develops or updates financial management or budget guidance to support consistent and compliant execution across programs and organizations. Advises senior leadership on financial and budgetary matters impacting planning, execution, performance, and operational decision making; Translates complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations for organizational and program leadership Synthesizes financial and programmatic data to develop integrated budget estimates, execution plans, baseline reviews, and performance assessments. Reviews and consolidates resource submissions across multiple organizational components; negotiates funding requirements and develops contingency strategies. Serves as a financial or budget subject matter expert on cross functional teams. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial data, reporting, and analyses in support of Agency missions. For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties, which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
What you need to qualify
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-09 level, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Utilizing financial management systems and/or tools to assist with creating budget or financial reports; Supporting the development of analyses or reports concerning the use of funds or status of cost expenditures; Applying policies and procedures to identify financial or process issues/discrepancies. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL. B or J.D, if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Assisting with budgeting or financial activities by reviewing and/or assessing data or trends; Contributing to the development of budget, financial, or mathematical data reports/analyses; Assisting with the identification, resolution, and/or reconciliation of budgetary or financial data or issues. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Supporting analytical, program, financial, budget, or administrative functions; Utilizing tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and/or managing projects and resources, including monitoring costs, work, and contractor performance. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Supporting complex financial, budget, analytical, program, or administrative functions; Working across organizational levels to support program or mission objectives. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Managing enterprise-level financial or budget programs, functions, or analytical efforts; Exercising oversight responsibility for financial or budget operations and outcomes, including the interpretation of laws, regulations, and Agency-level financial or budget policy. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
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