Budget Analyst
What you'd do
About the Position: This position is located in San Antonio, Texas under the Defense Health Agency PEO Medical Systems. The person in this position is a financial planner and manager for various government healthcare and medical research programs. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Leave accrual negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Major duties
Serves as a budget analyst, performing program planning, execution, and analysis for annual and multi-year budgetary programs. Researches, compiles, and summarizes budgetary data to prepare budget estimates and forecast annual funding needs. Participates in meetings with program officials to advise on program requirements, budget plans, and execution reports. Continuously monitors the review and analysis of assigned programs to ensure appropriations are being obligated in accordance with congressional intent. Performs budget execution work, including monitoring incurred and actual expenditures from different funding sources. Prepares and analyzes reports on the status of funds, identifies conditions of over or under-obligation, and develops recommendations for budgetary adjustments. Selects and applies analytical techniques to assess the effects of budgetary changes and evaluates the significance of conflicting program and budget data. Uses automated financial systems and computer-generated products to accomplish budgetary assignments and ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting of budget and accounting data.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing budgetary data to formulate budget estimates for multi-year programs; AND advising program managers on the execution of funds or the interpretation of budgetary policies; AND monitoring the use of funds to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; AND utilizing automated financial systems to report on budget and accounting data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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