About This Role
The Budget Analyst is responsible for a range of functions within financial management, including budget formulation, budget execution, administrative management, systems accounting, and serving as a technical advisor. This position is located in the Business, Innovation & Technology office of Finance Administration, at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Under Secretary for Science and Research, Smithsonian Institution.
Responsibilities
- Conduct budget formulation by performing detailed analyses of annual funding requirements to estimate the internal operational needs of the program
- Analyze and evaluate the budget by monitoring expenditures, preparing analytical reports, and recommending remedial actions as necessary
- Develop cost data reports for assigned programs while working closely with the Budget Officer
- Develop policies, procedures, and guidance for the execution of budget formulation and overall financial management
Requirements
- Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
- May need to complete a Probationary Period
- Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service
For this position, specialized experience is defined as performing budget formulation, budget execution, administrative management, systems accounting, and providing technical advice in compliance with Federal regulations, guidance, and policy directives.
Benefits
- Vacation and sick leave
- Holidays
- Health/life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Excellent retirement program options
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Long Term Care Insurance
Important Details
- Schedule: Full-time, Permanent
- Appointment type: Permanent - Federal
- Recruitment Incentive: may be authorized for this position; approval is contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.
- Travel Required: Not required
- Supervisory status: No
- Federal service type: Competitive Service
- Drug test: No
- Security clearance: Other
- Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
- Background check type: Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness
Application Process
- Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.
- 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
- Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.
- Your application package should include:
- Resume - Ensure your resume contains the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), job-related qualifications, starting and ending dates (month and year), and hours worked per week, for each employment period.
- Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran. Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter.
- Unofficial school transcripts, if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
- Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.
- If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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.
- The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
- After the job announcement closes, you will receive an email from the Smithsonian with confirmation of receipt. The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. We will send you an e-mail to update you as we go through phases of the application review process. You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS;" or by contacting the Office of Human Resources Representative listed.
About the Company
The Smithsonian Institution is the world
’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI).
