This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, Office of Technology. The incumbent performs a wide variety of technical, administrative and analytical duties connected with the formulation, review, justification, execution and presentation of the office's budget and the preparation and or/analysis of budget-related materials, and financial management.
Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-14, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two. Specialized Experience for the GS-14 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience analyzing the legal/regulatory/policy frameworks of budget and technology acquisitions programs, and applying such knowledge to the management of budgeting and technology acquisition operations. 2. Experience in conducting quantitative/qualitative analyses of budget programs/operations, and articulating meaningful recommendations for overcoming roadblocks and/or improving their quality, cost-efficiency, and strategic value. 3. Experience using systems and best-practice methods in technology acquisition programs to independently conduct, manage, and improve the full lifecycle of budget activities (formulation, development, execution, and audit/evaluation). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of budget processes, and all associated policies, directives, procedures and regulations, to develop and provide authoritative advice and interpretations of legislation and policies and precedents to formulate, justify and execute assigned budget. 2. Skill in analysis and comparison of program content and operation against organization financial plans and legal/regulatory and policy frameworks, and in defining the cost-benefit, and political viability of alternative budget and program actions. 3. Ability to apply legal/regulatory/ policy frameworks to budget and acquisition programs to devise appropriate controls that ensure effective function and compliance. 4. Ability to work independently and/or build coalitions to gather and analyze financial data and leverage that information to formulate official budget and procurement documentation, and to properly document and oversee funding executions. 5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to analyze information and advise managers, , conduct meetings/briefings, and formulate and implement initiatives/policies/procedures that resolve problem areas.
APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Budget Analyst, GS-0560-14, you will be responsible for: Gathers, reviews, analyzes, edits, and consolidates budget and procurement submissions for several divisions within the office. Analyzes and resolves complex issues in planning, executing and monitoring annual, multi-year, and no-year budgets. Researches, assembles, and prepares a variety of written and oral reports covering the finance and procurement lifecycles (e.g. status of funds, obligations, expenditures, allotment requests, and projections) for management review. Interprets financial management data and annual budget and acquisition plans, and makes sound recommendations for adjustments in program spending or reprogramming. Serves as SME/liaison with Agency Budget and Contracts/Acquisition and Program offices to ensure quality control over budgetary and acquisition planning and procurement processes and that Program needs are being met. Resolves complex issues and establishes internal control policies and procedures for formulating and executing and monitoring the office's budget and improve program outcomes. Works independently and in a team environment to gather, organize, and analyze financial data such as spending, travel, and procurements. Analyzes the office's budget, performing a wide variety of activities related to financial, administrative, and analytical duties to develop operating plans and budget materials required to formulate budget submissions and execute funding requests. Performs variety of duties related to the full finance and procurement life cycle (e.g. budget formulation, review/justification, execution). Develop reports and supports implementation of projects to address needs of the office, including formulation of policies and standard operating procedures.