Summary Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a budget analyst in the Financial Management Office, performing a variety of budget functions involving the formulation, execution and/or analysis of budgets for substantive programs and support activities. Duties Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizations/programs into a consolidated budget request. Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding, such as direct annual, multi-year, and no-year appropriations; apportionments; allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies; revenue from industrially funded operations; and refunds. Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information. Conducts analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and/or related information. Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments. Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions..https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Generalized Experience: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of general experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. General experience is experience that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively and orally in writing. Ideal Candidate: Performs financial management work requiring the application of financial management principles, theories, concepts, and practices to ensure that financial management systems housed on a web-based relational database architecture produce accurate results and meet legal requirements. Responsible for budget formulation and execution of direct and customer funding as well as contract reconciliation and management Responsible for the day-to-day acceptance and billing of customer funding utilizing JOCAS, ensures timeliness and reliability of financial data, analyzes funding, billing and reporting processes for reimbursable and non-reimbursable data and confirms monthly processes occur as scheduled and by prescribed deadlines. Perform financial analysis and reconciliation support with high attention to detail. Promotes continuous improvement practices. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations. Skill in the application of methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ZBB, amortization, depreciation, and pro-rating revenues and costs among customers) to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.