Summary

This position is part of theDefense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Budget Analyst responsible for performing the total spectrum of programming, budgeting, execution, and review of the highly complex Security Cooperation (SC) programs to include a one-year, two-year, and x-year (no year) accounts.

Duties

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As a BUDGET ANALYST at the GS-0560-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Provide support to budget engagement with external partners including the Department of State (DoS), the Military Departments (MILDEPs), and the Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs).
• Develops recommendations to resource program manager's unplanned/unfunded requirements, funding adjustments for the successful execution of global SC programs to meet national and foreign policy objectives.
• Provides insight, for the area responsible, on the development and interpretation of budgetary guidelines, policies, legislation, and regulations for the agency and its various budget organizations to justify resource requirements, to determine when new or revised legislation is needed, and to research and prepare recommendations for the content of such legislation.
• Provides budget and financial management recommendations for the development of SC/SA administrative funding provided to the SC Enterprise.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 13 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Analyzing, revising, and recommending approval or adjustments to budget requests and reprogramming actions
• Negotiating with management to accept and implementing budgetary recommendations
• Developing, advising and briefing budgetary policies and programs to managers and senior leadership and
• Conducting extensive analysis of budgetary guidelines, policies, legislation, and regulations to develop recommendations for unplanned/unfunded requirements and funding adjustments.

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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Additional information

Other Notes:

CRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITION (CAP). Selectee for this position will be required to sign a written agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the federal service in this critical acquisition position.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

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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