Summary

This position is part of the Selective Service System (SSS), Resources Directorate, Budget Office. The incumbent will be responsible for the full range of administrative and analytical duties associated with the formulation, justification, presentation, execution and review of the agency's appropriated and revolving budgets.

Duties

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• Provides advice and recommendation to Headquarters and field office program managers on the formulation, justification, presentation and execution of the SSS budget.
• Develops budget estimates for assigned programs, including multi-year funding, personnel, facilities, equipment, security, logistics, transportation, and mail requirements supporting Agency operations.
• Reviews, analyzes, edits, and consolidates budget submissions from Headquarters and field offices, ensuring technical accuracy, proper format, mathematical accuracy, adequate justification, and compliance with budget policies and guidelines.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).
• Must meet all conditions of employment listed under Stipulation of Employment below.

Qualifications

At the GS-13 level, you must meet the following qualification:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience in:

1. Analyzing and advising on legislation, appropriations language, and various guidelines pertaining to agency's budgeting and planning requirements.
2. Formulating budget estimates for assigned programmatic areas, including multi-year estimates of required funding, personnel, facilities and equipment needed for their administration.
3. Forecasting long-range, and/or short-range funding needs for major segments of an agency's budget.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

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.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most recent SF-50 reflecting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicant must meet all the criteria below:

1. Clearly exceed the minimum qualification/specialized experience requirements for this vacancy; AND
2. Meet basic eligibility requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment AND
3. Be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Please refer to required documents section for additional details. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A

Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities

OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities

Education

Education cannot be substituted for this series/grade.

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for RA for Online Assessments here.

Telework Suitability:

The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criteria based on agency policy.

Stipulations of Employment:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a1-year probationary period during which 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;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This position may require occasional travel.

Work Schedule:

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous:

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

Applicants who applied under vacancy announcement #SSS-26-MP-[redacted]LBM must reapply under this announcement.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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