Budget Analyst

Duties

You will:

• Develop and execute the OARM-RTP budget;
• Advise the Office Director and Deputy Director on program planning;
• Develop, execute and monitor interagency agreements;
• Conduct projects/studies in the area of budget and finance.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

Qualifications

You do not need a degree to qualify for this position.
We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as performing a wide range of duties and procedures related to budget execution for organizations, such as developing budget policy and/or procedures, applying funds control regulations and certifying the availability of funds, advising managers on program operations based on accounting data trends and/or reports.

Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

1. Ability to develop annual budgets;
2. Skill in budget analysis;
3. Knowledge of Agency program goals and objectives;
4. Skill in oral communication;
5. Ability to manage interagency agreements;
6. Skill in maintaining internal controls.

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.