- Position Title
- Budget Analyst
- Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Announcement Number
- SWGR204404398557D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 15, 2020 to Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .
Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time?
2.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A pre-employment and recurring comprehensive background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as required?
3.
The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
4.
This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. Are you willing to obtain and maintain eligibility for this position based upon provisions of this Financial Management Level 2 requirement?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Budget Analyst, DJ-0560-02/03, position with the Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Budget Analyst at the DJ-02 (GS-05/10) grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Budget Analyst at the DJ-03 (GS-11/12) grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Provide clarification or instruction on program procedures and regulations.
4.
Explain and defend program issues (e.g, reporting deadlines, incremental funding/continuing resolution procedures, spend plan requirements) in discussions with management.
5.
Compose correspondence to show the status of program execution and provide instruction to management and administrative personnel.
6.
Prepare spreadsheets and charts in Microsoft Excel that reflect the current and/or historical status programs.
7.
Respond in writing to higher level personnel regarding program and financial issues.
8.
Develop procedural instructions and report formats for internal organizational program reports.
9.
Prepare reports and monitor financial execution of programs, expiring funds, and other accounts.
10.
Provide Laboratory and Program financial information to management, such as the status of commitment, obligation, and expenditure of funds.
11.
Compile obligation and spend plans in Microsoft Excel and provide to program officials.
12.
Evaluate program methods and procedures to provide program reports and budgetary advice based on knowledge of policies, procedures, guidelines, regulations, local procedures and practices.
13.
Participate in staff and/or management level meetings and discussions pertaining to the activities encompassed in the administrative and management functions of a program.
14.
Perform a variety of statistical and/or factual formulation methods to determine the status of programs.
15.
Monitor financial program execution to ensure the program meets organization obligation and expenditure goals.
16.
Monitor expiring appropriations based on knowledge of appropriation life cycle and fund type to ensure funds are obligated prior to expiration.
17.
Coordinate annual facility account budgets, monitor execution, and ensure accounts stay within nominal balance.
18.
Resolve complex program/financial issues where coordination with Laboratory management and/or Resource Management is required.
19.
Perform a wide variety of financial transactions vital to the operation of the organizational mission in automated financial management systems such as the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS) and Project Management Information System (P2).
20.
Input annual budgets in the CEFMS budget module or other automated financial management system.
21.
Provide instruction on the preparation of project documentation such as Project Summary Work Acceptance (PWSA) documentation, ensure documentation is completed correctly and upload to a SharePoint site.
22.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.