Budget Analyst, GS-0560-9/11 (MP-KB)
As a Budget Analyst within the NAME OF EMPLOYING OFFICE, some of your specific duties will include:
BUDGET FORMULATIONResponsible for the full range of routine budget formulation and justification activities for the assigned organization (s), program or project(s). Specific duties include the following:
Serves as focal point for information regarding procedures and formats for budget submissions. Independently or in conjunction with appropriate management or project personnel, develops projected labor, equipment and overhead projections. Researches, compiles, consolidates,summarizes, and formats budgetary data from source documents, historical data, projected trends, and salary schedules. Drafts, formats, and/or reviews narrative and statistical justifications in support of budget proposals. Reviews budget submissions for compliance with rules, regulations and procedures. Develops consolidated organizational or program budget proposals. Budget ExecutionMonitors, tracts, and reviews obligations, expenditures, and reimbursables. Identifies actions that are inconsistent with approved budgets plans and/or conditions that are under or over obligation of funds. Prepares a variety of recurring management reports covering the status of funds, trend analyses, obligations, and expenditures. Compares and reconciles obligations and expenditures; identifies and resolves errors. Reviews, conducts, and documents adjustment or transfer of funds to cover shortages, unanticipated expenses, and/or adjustments to work activities. Insures regulatory compliance for all changes to approved budget plans and refers to higher level officials those budgetary actions (reprogramming of funds) that require prior approval. Performs routine aspects of year-end close-out to insure accurate documentation of expenditures, proper and full use of funds, and compliance with anti-deficiency laws and regulations. Management Advisory ServicesProvides routine budgetary and financial advice and guidance to managers, supervisors and project personnel regarding process, procedures, regulations, policies, and requirements. Prepares and explains the significance of special and recurring reports regarding the status of funds, trend analyses, obligation/expenditure reports, and variances. Researches, compiles, and analyses current and historical factual information to evaluate and report on trends in costs for specific work objectives, relationships between organizational objectives and available funding, and the impact of regulatory or programmatic changes. Uses a variety of budgetary/financial management software and databases to maintain data and produce various reports, plans, schedules, etc. For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following:
https:
//www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/browse-usgs-qualifications. For GS-09:
Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-9 level:
One year of specialized experience in or directly related to this position that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-7 level work include assisting with:
Routine and recurring budget administration duties which facilitate more complex and detailed review and analysis functions; Comparing figures in current estimates of funding needs by line item or object class with prior years expenditures; or Preparing preliminary budget estimates and reviewing justifications for program support activities. OR applicants may substitute successful completion of 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education or Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B or J.D). (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours, or the equivalent). OR a combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the first year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE). For GS-11:
Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-11 level:
One year of specialized experience in or directly related to this position that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-9 level work:
Compiling and presenting financial data, into work sheets, budget schedules, and other supplemental reports needed for budget and funding reviews; Preparing analyses of financial data in support of requests for apportionments or revisions of apportionments; Preparing analyses of proposed allotments to determine consistency with program and financial policies and plans; or Preparing special reports on budgetary issues or budgetary planning. OR applicants may substitute successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.M, if related). (54 semester hours, 81 quarter hours, or the equivalent). OR a combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the second year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE). You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
BUDGET FORMULATIONResponsible for the full range of routine budget formulation and justification activities for the assigned organization (s), program or project(s). Specific duties include the following:
Serves as focal point for information regarding procedures and formats for budget submissions. Independently or in conjunction with appropriate management or project personnel, develops projected labor, equipment and overhead projections. Researches, compiles, consolidates,summarizes, and formats budgetary data from source documents, historical data, projected trends, and salary schedules. Drafts, formats, and/or reviews narrative and statistical justifications in support of budget proposals. Reviews budget submissions for compliance with rules, regulations and procedures. Develops consolidated organizational or program budget proposals. Budget ExecutionMonitors, tracts, and reviews obligations, expenditures, and reimbursables. Identifies actions that are inconsistent with approved budgets plans and/or conditions that are under or over obligation of funds. Prepares a variety of recurring management reports covering the status of funds, trend analyses, obligations, and expenditures. Compares and reconciles obligations and expenditures; identifies and resolves errors. Reviews, conducts, and documents adjustment or transfer of funds to cover shortages, unanticipated expenses, and/or adjustments to work activities. Insures regulatory compliance for all changes to approved budget plans and refers to higher level officials those budgetary actions (reprogramming of funds) that require prior approval. Performs routine aspects of year-end close-out to insure accurate documentation of expenditures, proper and full use of funds, and compliance with anti-deficiency laws and regulations. Management Advisory ServicesProvides routine budgetary and financial advice and guidance to managers, supervisors and project personnel regarding process, procedures, regulations, policies, and requirements. Prepares and explains the significance of special and recurring reports regarding the status of funds, trend analyses, obligation/expenditure reports, and variances. Researches, compiles, and analyses current and historical factual information to evaluate and report on trends in costs for specific work objectives, relationships between organizational objectives and available funding, and the impact of regulatory or programmatic changes. Uses a variety of budgetary/financial management software and databases to maintain data and produce various reports, plans, schedules, etc. For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following:
https:
//www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/browse-usgs-qualifications. For GS-09:
Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-9 level:
One year of specialized experience in or directly related to this position that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-7 level work include assisting with:
Routine and recurring budget administration duties which facilitate more complex and detailed review and analysis functions; Comparing figures in current estimates of funding needs by line item or object class with prior years expenditures; or Preparing preliminary budget estimates and reviewing justifications for program support activities. OR applicants may substitute successful completion of 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education or Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B or J.D). (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours, or the equivalent). OR a combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the first year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE). For GS-11:
Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-11 level:
One year of specialized experience in or directly related to this position that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-9 level work:
Compiling and presenting financial data, into work sheets, budget schedules, and other supplemental reports needed for budget and funding reviews; Preparing analyses of financial data in support of requests for apportionments or revisions of apportionments; Preparing analyses of proposed allotments to determine consistency with program and financial policies and plans; or Preparing special reports on budgetary issues or budgetary planning. OR applicants may substitute successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.M, if related). (54 semester hours, 81 quarter hours, or the equivalent). OR a combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the second year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE). You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0560 Budget Analysis - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $83,210 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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