Budget Analyst
What you'd do
This position is in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Planning and Budget (OPB), Budget Formulation Division. The incumbent in this position performs work in one or more phases of USPTO's budget process which may include, but is not limited to, supporting activities related to budget formulation and justification, presentation and enactment, execution, and monitoring and analysis of a variety of budgetary operations.
Major duties
The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year. The individual selected for this position will... Analyze budget data to develop budget estimates and justifications for assigned programs and activities. Researches, identifies, and analyzes trends in the use of funds, and recommends adjustments in program spending. Review, analyze and interpret DOC, OMB and agency budgetary guidelines and regulations to formulate the budget for assigned program area(s). Review agency and program office budget submissions for reasonableness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and guidelines; monitoring the budget. Monitor the agency's budget and analyzing trends; recommending reprogramming of funds as needed. Create financial data visualizations, summaries, and data analysis used for decision making.
What you need to qualify
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Budget Analysis Series. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: GS-09 Experience in understanding the federal budget process and cycle, the circular A-11, and object classes and FTEs as described in the A-11; and Experience in writing justification narratives and in performing analytical duties related to budget review, justification, and preparation, to include identifying data trends/variances; and Experience in reviewing budget estimates for programs while understanding how changes in the year of execution will impact out-of-year costs and understanding cost and savings impact from funding initiatives. GS-11 Experience in understanding the federal budget process and cycle, the circular A-11's impact on work products, applying guidance on object classes and FTEs as directed by circular A-11, and understanding how the federal government engages Congress during the budget process; and Experience in writing financial justification narratives and in performing analytical duties related to budget review, justification, and preparation, to include identifying data trends/variances; and identifying if funding requests are consistent with spending behavior; and Experience in formulating multi-year budget estimates for programs through understanding how changes in the year of execution will impact out-year costs; understanding and identifying cost and savings impact from funding initiatives; and understanding how changes to a program's budget will impact the budget of other programs. 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.
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