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QualificationsOne year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting in formulating budgets by preparing analyses of budget estimates; supporting budget execution by monitoring the obligations incurred and actual expenditures; using automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products to accomplish budget assignments. You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Major DutiesPerforms budget formulation and justification for a major segment of a DFAS Center budget or a total Center budget for the Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF).Identifies weaknesses and problems and develops recommendations for revisions or modifications to existing systems to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and economy.Develops local Center budget policies based on interpretation of directives received from higher headquarters, budgetary precedents, and regulations.Provides instructions, planning factors, cost analysis, and budget policy guidance to Center managers for developing various organizational and program budgets.Receives approved fund targets for assigned account(s). Allocates fund to individual activities/functional areas based on an analysis of activity budget estimates, historical expenditures, projected workload, and approved funding.