Summary

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Budget Division. The Budget Analyst provides budget analyst support to the ongoing mission operations and activities for the office.

Duties

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**Duties quoted at GS-13 level; If selected at the GS-12, candidate will have non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-13.**

Budget Analysis

• Performs a wide variety of administrative and analytical duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, execution, and review of a substantial segment of the Architect of the Capitol program budgets.
• Develops financial and program analysis on a wide range of projects throughout the Agency. Reviews, analyzes and interprets legislation, appropriations language, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations and congressional guidelines pertaining to the Architect of the Capitol budget and operations.

Budget Justification Activities

• Analyzes a variety of reports and information to prepare justification for a consolidated budget for all substantive programs and supporting administrative activities of the organization and components of the agency.
• Reviews, analyzes, and edits annual and multi-year budget estimates, and requests for appropriations submitted by managers for adequacy of supporting narrative justification, accuracy of method and format, and conformance with budgetary policy and guidelines.

Budget Preparation

• Makes recommendations to the Budget Officer on funding levels, required resources and program development and direction.
• Provides advice and recommendations on all aspects of the budgeting process to program officials and managers. Assists in the formulation, presentation, and execution of the budget.
• Develops financial analyses examining the effect and significance to the Architect of the Capitol of proposed, new or revised legislation, policies, procedures and program changes.
• Supports the Budget Officer at hearings before the Appropriations and other oversight committees.

Budget Reporting

• Tracks pending appropriations legislation through Congress and prepares special reports and summaries on the impact of the legislation. Reviews bill and report requirements for senior staff and tracks quarterly progress regarding these requirements throughout the year.
• Reviews OMB requirements and guidelines in order to develop, to prepare segments of schedules for inclusion in the President's Budget.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.

"To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet

one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States."

** The preferred candidate should be well versed in all Microsoft products, particularly Excel and should be familiar with pivot tables, graphs/charts, and basic formulas such as VLOOKUPs.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience includes having experience in 4 out of 6 following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis:

1.) Applying comprehensive knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, precedents and policies to perform budget analysis, formulation and execution duties.

2.) Providing guidance and interpretation on financial/budget regulatory or statutory requirements, policies, and procedures.

3.) Maintaining financial controls and monitoring of obligations, utilization and commitments for a large organization.

4.) Preparing written documents and reports to communicate detailed agency financial information, including availability and status of funds, expenses and obligations.

5.) Independently developing budget estimates and/or justifications for program support activities.

6.) Making sound recommendations to senior leadership to ensure informed programmatic and business decisions can be made.

AND:

To qualify at the GS-12 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience includeshaving experience in 3 out of 6 following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis:

1. Apply comprehensive knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, precedents, and policies to perform budget analysis, formulation, and execution duties.

2. Prepare and Analyze Payroll. Review and interpret complex payroll data, identify and resolve discrepancies and generate detailed reports. Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel and pivot tables.

3. Prepare written documents and reports to communicate detailed agency financial information, including availability and status of funds, expenses, and obligations.

4. Provide guidance and interpretation on financial/budget regulatory or statutory requirements, policies, and procedures.

5. Maintain financial controls and monitor obligations, utilization, and commitments for a large organization.

Additional information

Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with theSelective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.

The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.