Senior Budget Analyst

Summary

The Senior Budget Analyst position is located within the Budget Office, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) of the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The position serves as the agency's technical authority on budget formulation and execution and ensures that financial resources are aligned with Commission priorities.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

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As the Senior Budget Analyst in this position, you will:

• Manage the formulation, justification, presentation and execution of the budget including planning and control of funds.
• Lead the FEC's budget development and execution activities, interprets Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Treasury, and Congressional guidance and appropriations law,
• Develop, recommend, and implement budget policies, procedures, and guidance that ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and directives.
• Lead quality control and oversight of payroll, time and attendance, and invoice processing performed by the Payroll Office.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Legal and regulatory guidance below).
• You may be required to serve a 2 year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade/band requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade).

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Specialized Experience Requirement: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level in the Federal Service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) managing the formulation, justification, and execution of an organization's budget; (2) developing and implementing budget policies and procedures; (3) leading quality control and oversight of payroll, time and attendance, and invoice processing; (4) supervising and planning the work of assigned staff to ensure deadlines and priorities are met.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).

In addition, you must provide a cover letter describing your experience with the competencies identified below:

• Administration and Management- Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
• Budget Administration- Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Financial Management- Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization.
• Manages Human Resources- Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Volunteer work experience: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Additional information

FEC offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules, telework and transportation subsidies.

If you receive a tentative offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

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

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority:

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Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

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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.

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.