Budget Analyst
What you'd do
"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. An incentive may be authorized. See additional info section.
Major duties
Serving as a Budget Analyst GS-0560-5/7 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Chief Financial Officer Directorate, Budget Division, Formulation Branch. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Budget Analyst, responsible for performing administrative and analytical duties in support of the bureau budget process. This position analyzes data, prepares various budget-related reports, and is responsible for fund certification/commitment for various offices. Typical duties include: Assisting in the formulation and execution of the FLETC budget through collection, extraction and analysis of various financial reports, program costs, workload statistics and other management and program information Verifying accuracy of documents prior to their approval in accounting and budgeting systems Performing computer-related activities essential in the execution and formulation stages of the budget process Assisting in preparing exhibits, charts, reports and narrative material in support of budget presentations by senior graded analysts to Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Management and Business and Congress
What you need to qualify
A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Specialized Experience: You qualify at the GS-05 grade level if you possess one of the following: Three years of general experience, one year of which is equivalent to the GS-4 level in Federal service, that demonstrate the ability to 1) Assist with the formulation and execution of budgets; 2) Verify accuracy of budget and accounting documents; 3) Perform computer-related essential activities in the execution and formulation stages of the budget process and 4) Assist in the preparation of exhibits, charts, reports and narrative material in support of budget presentations; OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university; OR A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and general experience as described above. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrates the ability to 1) Assisting with the formulation and execution of budgets; 2) Verifying accuracy of budget and accounting documents; 3) Performing computer-related essential activities in the execution and formulation stages of the budget process and 4) Assisting in the preparation of exhibits, charts, reports and narrative material in support of budget presentations; 5) Assisting in establishment of reimbursable agreements and projects, including the relationship among various computer programs; 6) Recommending updates to computer system, e.g., creation or update of Momentum tables, to enhance budget execution; OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education at an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; OR A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application; OR A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership: Class standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. Grade-point average (GPA.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society -- Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret as a condition of placement in this Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Physical Demands: Work is sedentary in nature but may involve limited physical requirements such as carrying light books and paper to and from various locations. The work may require some travel to facilitate accomplishment of budget formulation and/or execution. Work Environment: Work is performed in a properly lighted, ventilated, and temperature controlled office setting. Normal safety precautions must be observed. Incumbent may also telework, subject to current organizational policies, directives and procedures.??????? Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM.
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