Budget Analyst

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA). This position is part of the Defense Microelectronics Activity, Defense Microelectronics Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for managing and analyzing highly complex, multi-year reimbursable program funding.

Major duties
As a Budget Analyst at the NH-0560-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as Senior Budget Analyst responsible for the overall administration and direction of the budgets and accounting processes. Applies knowledge of the PPBE system, steering the development and defense of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) to secure critical program funding. As the program's financial authority, uses expert knowledge of the Financial Management Regulation (FMR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and DFAR Supplement to support key decision recommendations. Provides strategic oversight for all aspects of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE ) process as it relates to RDT and E funding and Reimbursable Authority. Prepares budgetary reports, PowerPoints, and other deliverables in preparation for budget briefings. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes the execution of approved budgets and program activities to optimize issuance of funding documents to meet mandated benchmarks and established program goals. Tracks all active funding for allocation, obligation, and expenditure of funds. Extracts data from various systems to make financial recommendations and prepare and execute briefings.

Qualifications
You may qualify at the NH-03 if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 or GS-11 equivalent, or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Examples of creditable specialized experience include: Executing complex reimbursable programs and agreements, reimbursable financial management principles, appropriations, support agreements, and cost recovery methodologies. Analyzing financial data, identifying trends and discrepancies, evaluating risks, and developing recommendations to support sound financial management and organizational decision-making. Resolving complex funding and reimbursement issues, ensuring compliance with Federal fiscal law and financial management regulations. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicating complex financial information written and orally. 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.

How to apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13079821 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).