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Job SummaryThis position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), with one vacancy in Silver Spring. MD.
QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ EDUCATION: There is no positive education requirement for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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. To qualify at the ZA-3 or GS-11 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Assisting with budget estimates, justification statements, and execution plans for budget development; Participating in the review and analysis of cost data to assist with preparing financial reports; and Creating pivot tables, charts, or dashboards using automated formulas in systems such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of successfully completed graduate-level education and specialized experience may be used to meet the total experience requirements. Note: Only graduate-level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience.
Major DutiesAs a Budget Analyst, you will perform the following duties: Work with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Budget, Program Office budget analysts, Business Managers and Line Office Budget Execution Division Chief to participate in the preparation of annual budget estimates for the organization to include appropriated and cost-share funds balanced against overhead and projected costs. Collect historical data, workload statistics, objectives, etc. and prepare worksheets, budget forms, and statistical summaries needed to formulate the required budget. Utilize automated systems to input, review, and analyze cost data for budget planning and execution. Develop and review budget operating plans compared to obligations. Review, approve, disapprove, and recommend the amount and timing of allotments of funds to programs. Analyze and evaluate the program's proposed plans and make recommendations based on research. Perform ad hoc analyses as requested including undelivered order (UDO) analysis, requiring tracking UDOs and correspondence with the Line Office financial management centers. Use a variety of tools and systems to input, review and analyze cost data for budget planning and execution, regularly communicate budgetary issues with management, staff, and external organizations. Advise managers on appropriate budgetary action to meet program office needs by monitoring and reporting on expenditure of funds and alerting managers to trends in funds obligations. Present financial information to management officials. Develop and provide authoritative advice and interpretations of legislation, policies, and precedents.RequirementsThis position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZA-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12. The full performance of this position is at the ZA-4. The ZA-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14. Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required. Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized. This position requires Low Risk Security Clearance. Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; Needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.