Budget Analyst

Duties

Works under general supervision performing day to day administrative and technical budget functions in accordance with appropriated and non-appropriated fund regulatory requirements. Uses automation software and hardware to perform analytical, technical, and administrative tasks required during phases of the budgetary and execution process. Ensures APF and NAF operating fiscal budgets are fully synchronized and balanced according to fund sources. Executes, monitors, coordinates, and provides oversight to the operating and reimbursable budget programs. Gathers, verifies and consolidates a variety of budget/financial data to be used in the formulation of spreadsheets and presentations. Researches, verifies, and revises budget/program data for correct budget/program submission and execution. Prepares written funding justifications, consolidates budget requests, requests additional funds, and monitors expenditures against obligations.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. All qualification requirements must include experience performing duties equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level.
Progressively responsible work experience in budget or finance that provided the applicant the knowledge of appropriated fund and/or non-appropriated fund regulations on budgetary processes and requirements. The work experience must also demonstrate the knowledge and ability to balance funds between accounts; i.e., transferring funds between line items or sub-projects or identifying excess funds for possible transfer to other operating programs. Must have excellent organizational skills; be highly skilled in written and verbal communications; and able to deal tactfully and effectively with employees in all levels of the organization. Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and other software as required, and be able to meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Highly qualified candidates will possess at least one of the following:

1. A Bachelor's Degree in a financial management related field
2. Work experience that provided a thorough understanding of the substantive nature of the Army Family & Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) operating programs, their interrelationships, and funding channels.
   Only those candidates meeting highly qualifying criteria will be initially referred.

Education

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications. If you would like for your education to be utilized in meeting highly qualifying criteria or considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.