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Position Title
BUDGET ANALYST
Agency
Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Announcement Number
OCFO-11819642-23-DE-JW Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 30, 2023 to Friday, February 10, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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(limit characters)
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

 For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
(limit characters)
4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
(limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Budget Analyst position with the Department of Agriculture.  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. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Budget Analyst at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Plan and carry out assignments in conformance with budget established practices. (limit characters)
3. Manage multiple tasks under pressure and adapt to change. (limit characters)
4. Prepare consolidated financial statements. (limit characters)
5. Compile, analyze, and organize workflow. (limit characters)
6. Identify the difference between single year versus multi-year and appropriated versus revolving funds. (limit characters)
7. Evaluate policies, regulations, and alternative methods of obtaining and distributing funds. (limit characters)
8. Demonstrate sound judgement and discretion in a stressful environment. (limit characters)
9. Solve a variety of budgeting issues. (limit characters)
10. Provide technical advice on the budget and ensure proper financial system implementation. (limit characters)
11. Identify trends and recommend budgetary adjustments. (limit characters)
12. Resolve encountered work problems and deviations. (limit characters)
13. Analyze budgetary and accounting activities. (limit characters)
14. Discuss initiatives with a variety of experts to provide technical advice on the budget. (limit characters)
15. Analyze and communicate information regarding budgetary matters. (limit characters)
16. Format budget reports and spreadsheets. (limit characters)
17. Reply to congressional and other inquiries. (limit characters)
18. 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. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)