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As a Budget Analyst in the Building Operations Branch, you will serve as a principal financial advisor and expert budget analyst to any organizational component of the Chief Financial Officer's nationwide operating programs.
Location of position: General Services Administration, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). Location is negotiable upon selection.
Learn more about this agency05/24/2024 to 06/06/2024
$103,409 - $167,336 per year
GS 13
Few vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - May be required for training or meetings.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
BR-2024-0007
792723900
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee must be employed in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/BR • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
This position has job functions that must be executed within a specific geographic location. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home). Positions include routine telework and remote work arrangements that are geographically specific to: Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Fort Worth, TX, Kansas City, MO, Lakewood, CO, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, Tacoma, WA, and Washington, DC.
The duty station and work schedule will be determined upon selection and will be located within one of GSA's Regional Offices area.
Serves as an expert Budget Analyst, performing the full complement of financial/budgetary operations necessary to support regional programs. Develops the organization's total long-range financial plan and budget, and is responsible for budget formulation, justification, presentation and execution. Initiates, executes, coordinates and evaluates all program matters as they relate to the financial management of assigned funds. Develops, plans and reviews financial activities to assure conformity with policy and procedures. Prepares all written justification and other documentation needed to support funding. Edits budget requests and estimates prepared within other components of the regional organization, implementing necessary changes and revisions. Prepares formal consolidated budget forecasts and reports on budget execution. Develops criteria for financial tracking plans, reports and analytical data to allow for budgetary formulation and adjustments through the monitoring and evaluation of program goals. Ensures the accurate input of budgetary data for automated reports. Investigates discrepancies that appear in financial records. Initiates contact with Finance Center accounting officials to resolve erroneous or entries and participates in the implementation of new or revised accounting programs. Evaluates the execution of budget and cost plans of regional organizations versus actual performance to assure conformance with objectives and to prevent possible violations of the Anti-Deficiency Act. Serves as a principal financial advisor to others in the organization. Provides expert guidance, advice and recommendations on all aspects of financial management to senior line managers on the full range of the organization's budgetary/financial matters. Provides advice and recommendations to Division managers in planning programs and operations by formulating financial objectives resource requirements for the attainment of these objectives. Reviews proposed managerial, functional or operational changes for financial impact; makes appropriate recommendations to the head of the organization on the full range of budgetary/financial matters and develops plans for implementation of corresponding changes in financial activities. Reviews regulations and internal and GAO audit reports for impact on the financial management of assigned program areas. Assist with implementing proposed budgetary policy and procedural guidance for and provides comprehensive recommendations to management. Provides direction, guidance, and advice to lower graded Budget Analysts. Provide assistance, guidance and training to lower graded budget analysts and customers involved in budget and financial matters to assure timely and accurate results. Works with other regions technical experts to review, evaluate and/or develop a coordinated approach to unique problems or issues concerned.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-13 salary range starts at $103,409.00 per year.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience performing the full complement of budgetary duties which included responsibility for the formulation, presentation, justification and execution of an organization’s annual operating budget. Such experience must include the following:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)
If you areCTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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