This BUDGET ANALYST is located is located in the Army National Guard (ARNG), Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Office of the Director, RTI, Recruiting Command, USPFO Supply and Service or Command Administrative Office and is part of the CA JFHQ G3.
BUDGET ANALYST, GS-0560-9: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: Performing moderately difficult and complex assignments consisting of well-precedented tasks; Experience independently planning and carrying out successive steps and handling problems and deviations in work assignments in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices; Experience applying principles, concepts, and theories of budgeting; Experience performing studies and preparing reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly AND; have at least three months of basic finance budget training or competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures with knowledge of basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Qualifications must be met by the closing date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 09/18/2025
THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION. The primary purpose of the BUDGET ANALYST, GS-0560-9, is to perform routine budget analysis functions in assigned areas. Analyzes and evaluates changes and gaps in program plans and funding. Reviews expenditure of assigned appropriations, re-imbursement allocations and transfer of funds. Allocates appropriated funds to individual activities/functional areas based on an analysis of activity budget estimates, historical expenditures, quarterly projections, and approved funding. Performs program analysis of actual expenditures compared to planned utilization of annual budget and/or allotment authority. Evaluates fund availability to achieve balance of approved objectives and determines where reprogramming actions may be necessary. Identifies trends and patterns, recommends ways to improve utilization of funds, and suggests alternative funding approaches. Provides financial advice, interpretation, and guidance on a variety of budget related matters, to include types of funding available, budgetary changes, and year-end closeout procedures. Provides analytical guidance for year-end close out to ensure proper, legal, and full utilization of funds. Prepares budget related reports, written correspondence and other documentation. Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, and other related documents. Uses software such as word processing, spreadsheets, program language, plotting software, etc., to facilitate work. The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military. In addition, the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization, or similar military position, is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.