BUDGET ANALYST

About this role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a BUDGET ANALYST, Position Description Number T58107P01 and is part of the KS 184 Wing, Topeka, KS, Kansas National Guard.

Duties As a BUDGET ANALYST, GS 0560-11, you will perform 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. Analyze and interpret NGB budgetary guidance to provide appropriate local budget policy and procedures. Develop budget formulation assumptions, formats organizational requirements for budget submissions. Request, review, analyze, edit, and consolidate budget submissions before forwarding to NGB. Develop appropriate narrative justification statements and presentation materials for budget submissions, un-funded requirements and programmatic changes. Develop detailed programming and justification and documentation for estimates included in the overall ANG Financial Plan, DoD Program Objective Memorandums (POM), and DoD Future Year Defense Programs (FYDP). Make formal presentation of the proposed submission to the Financial Manager (FM), commanders, center managers, and resource advisors. Coordinates with NGB to appropriately defend estimates, answer specific questions, and provide clarification. Other duties as assigned. Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK" Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5 day workweek, then a 4 day workweek ( 8 nine-hour days and 1 eight-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80 hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements.

Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education, or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in analysis, research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences. Ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of financial National Guard principles and procedures. Must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements; Experiences and training that demonstrate the competencies to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. As a condition of continued employment in the GS-0560-11 position and dependent on the position's certification level, the employee must complete the higher financial management certification within 24 months of appointment to the position. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary. No special physical effort or physical ability is required. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Education If using education to substitute for specialized experience, the applicant must have a completed undergraduate or graduate education. The college degree education must be in one of, or be a combination of the following required disciplines: accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Applicants, who completed a military financial technical school course and were awarded the applicable and compatible military skills, are considered qualified for GS-09 level positions.

Required documents If you fail to properly upload ANY required document, your application will not be considered. Please carefully review which documents are required. Preview all uploaded documents to ensure you uploaded the CORRECT document. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume: Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. Your resume must show relevant work experience descriptions that demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement. Resume must include job title and employer, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates with month/year, hours per week and salary. For current Federal employees or previous Federal employees, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Resume must show applicants name and contact information. 2. For current Federal employees: Provide the latest SF50, Personnel Action reflecting your current pay and position. 3. Official Transcripts (if applicable) 4. Veterans Preference Documentation for any claims: You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what the condition of discharge is thought to be. If claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program: DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3), Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility. DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2), Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility. DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation: Marriage Certificate, Spouses PCS Orders, Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation: Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1), SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and a copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade) YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT, IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE, EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You must upload the applicable documents with your application package. These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and competency qualifications. If you do not upload the required and/or informational documents, then you must document in your application package (resume) the information needed to determine your eligibility.

How to apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13049766~ A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.