- Position Title
- Budget Analyst (12 Month Roster)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-11835224C-ITX-0560-13 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 21, 2023 to Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
IRS CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus IRS employee and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
3.
Treasury CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus Department of Treasury (non-IRS) employee and:
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- you are located within the same local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
4.
ICTAP Candidate - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and:
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- you are located within the same local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
- your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
5.
U.S. Citizen Candidate - Are you a U.S. citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
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Assessment 1
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below. At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government. To be qualifying your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of budget concepts, process, financial coding structure and the interrelationships among appropriations; Ability to interpret the budgetary aspects of laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and provide guidance; Ability to interpret and apply budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint; Proven ability to analyze and relate financial data to work plans, business plans, Strategic Plans, and organizational accomplishments and the ability to communicate orally and in writing and make presentations clearly and persuasively. In addition, at this level your experience should include: Ability to manage time, balance priorities, and work effectively under pressure of tight timeframes and changing conditions; Advanced skills in using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and communications programs; and Knowledge of analytical and problem-solving techniques and extensive knowledge of automated financial systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below. At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government. To be qualifying your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of budget concepts, process, financial coding structure and the interrelationships among appropriations; Ability to interpret the budgetary aspects of laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and provide guidance; Ability to interpret and apply budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint; Proven ability to analyze and relate financial data to work plans, business plans, Strategic Plans, and organizational accomplishments and the ability to communicate orally and in writing and make presentations clearly and persuasively. In addition, at this level your experience should include: Ability to manage time, balance priorities, and work effectively under pressure of tight timeframes and changing conditions; Advanced skills in using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and communications programs; and Knowledge of analytical and problem-solving techniques and extensive knowledge of automated financial systems.
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
1.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
2.
Which of the following best describes your experience in assisting in planning and executing labor resource requirements for salaries, benefits and Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) for an assigned area?
3.
Which of the following best describes your experience participating in cyclical budget processes such as budget formulation and execution, including associated tasks such as assisting in the development of narrative justifications and resource reprogramming actions?
4.
Which of the following best describes your experience in developing strategies to ensure program delivery within the bounds of financial constraints?
5.
Which of the following best describes your experience in developing and analyzing resource proposals?
6.
Which of the following best describes your experience in developing budget submissions and justifications?
7.
Which of the following best describes your experience in monitoring budget line items and spending related to non-labor support resources such as equipment, supplies, facilities, and training?
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience in reviewing and analyzing budget estimates, work programs, and resource justifications for: conformance with organization mission, strategic plan, and business plan; adherence to budgetary principles and guidelines; and strength of supporting documentation?
9.
Which of the following describes your experience identifying unfunded needs or resource requirements resulting from Congressional or Executive mandates, and preparing appropriate resource estimates, requests, and justifications?
10.
Which of the following describes your experience using financial management information systems, including commercial-off-the-shelf products such as SAP?
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience actively participating in meetings with supervisors and higher- graded co-workers in matters relating to budget procedures, plans and projects with budgetary implications?
12.
Which statement best describes your experience in a professional, high-energy environment where deadlines may be short and guidance minimal?
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience in analyzing budget estimates to identify imbalances among program areas?
14.
Which statement best describes your experience in interpreting and applying budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural and/or technical standpoint?
15.
Which of the following best describes your experience in preparing briefing materials for use in budget presentations, and preparing position papers and other materials?
16.
Which of the following describes your experience preparing presentation materials related to the justification of a budget request or proposal?
17.
Which of the following best describes your experience in providing oversight and advice in the financial review process, including reprogramming decisions and the development of narrative justifications?
18.
Which of the following best describes your experience in monitoring support resources (e.g., equipment, supplies, facilities, and training)?
19.
Which of the following best describes your experience in reviewing and analyzing budget estimates, work plans, and resource justifications for soundness of technical treatment, proper format, accuracy, adequacy of supporting narratives, conformance with the organization's mission and strategic and business plans, and adherence to budgetary principles and guidelines?
20.
Which of the following describes your experience developing options for funding high-priority programs and the strategic management of finite financial resources?
21.
Which of the following describes your experience conducting trend analyses of spending patterns in order to predict short- and long-term behavior and outcomes?
22.
Which of the following best describes your experience actively participating in meetings with management and high-level co-workers in matters relating to budget procedures, plans and projects with budgetary implications?
23.
Which of the following describes your experience working with external budget stakeholders such as Departmental budget staff and/or the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?
24.
Which of the following describes your experience coordinating the development of major budget deliverables such as the agency budget request, baseline reviews, or mid-year and year-end reports?
25.
Which of the following describes your experience coordinating the development of financial agreements, such as reimbursable or interagency agreements?
26.
Which of the following best describes your experience in analyzing budget estimates to identify imbalances among program areas and to reconcile estimates with current levels of expenditures and projected changes in work plans and staffing levels?
27.
Which statement best describes your experience writing - in support of budget requests and related proposals - narrative documents containing persuasive arguments, technical information on a particular program or programs, and a discussion of the impact of funding versus not funding the request or proposal in question?
28.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring resource allocations, utilization, and justification with respect to conformance with the business plan, strategic plan, and performance measures?
29.
Which of the following best describes your experience in assessing programmatic impacts of budget cuts, legislative changes, and mandated but unfunded activities?
30.
Which of the following best describes your experience in planning and executing labor resource requirements for salaries, benefits and Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) for an assigned area for both the current plan execution and subsequent year plan development?
31.
Which of the following best describes your experience in developing strategies and recommendations to ensure maximum program delivery within the bounds of financial constraints?
32.
Which of the following best describes your experience in developing, reviewing, and analyzing budget proposals and resource justifications?
33.
Which of the following best describes your experience in coordinating with divisions in an organization to develop consolidated, comprehensive budgetary submissions and justifications?
34.
Which of the following describes your experience conducting trend analyses of spending patterns to predict short and long-term behavior and outcomes?
35.
Which of the following best describes your experience conducting meetings with peers and co-workers relating to budget procedures, plans and projects with budgetary implications?
36.
Which of the following describes your experience conducting oral presentations and/or briefings for managers or other senior staff on budget related issues?
37.
Which of the following describes your experience developing persuasive supporting documentation, including narrative materials and data analyses, related to budget requests or proposals?
38.
Which of the following describes your experience researching, referencing, interpreting, and working to comply with financial laws, rules, and regulations?
39.
Which of the following best describes your experience in preparing topic-specific memoranda, specific justifications for use in budget presentations, and persuasive position papers and other materials?
40.
Which of the following best describes your experience in projecting labor resource requirements for salaries, benefits, and Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) for an assigned area for both the current plan execution and subsequent year plan development?
41.
Which of the following best describes your experience in coordinating and providing oversight and advice in the financial review process, including reprogramming decisions and the development of narrative justifications?
42.
Which of the following best describes your experience in recommending and completing all budget reprogramming actions to ensure optimum utilization of available resources and accomplishment of critical program objectives?
43.
Which of the following best describes your experience in coordinating with divisions in an organization to develop consolidated, comprehensive submissions and justifications?
44.
Which of the following best describes your experience in representing a large division or organization in meetings involving budget problems and issues?
45.
Which of the following best describes your experience in explaining budget concepts, processes, and assignments to lower-graded analysts?
46.
Which of the following describes your experience conducting oral presentations and/or briefings for managers or other senior staff on budgetary issues?
47.
Which of the following best describes your experience in identifying and researching budgetary and financial issues, evaluating resource allocations, developing written analysis of findings, and recommending alternative solutions?
48.
Which of the following best describes your experience in preparing topic-specific memoranda, specific justifications for use in budget presentations, persuasive position papers and other materials, and concise yet comprehensive technical analyses?
49.
Which best describes your ability to write documents with quantitative discussions, such as a narrative description of the outcome of a budget analysis, or a position paper explaining the details of a particular budgetary issue?
50.
Which statement best describes your experience writing detailed technical budget reports, financial memoranda and correspondence, and guidance documents intended to provide comprehensive information on a specific budgetary subject and/or clear instructions on an appropriate course of action as it relates to a particular budgetary issue?
51.
Which of the following best describes your experience in formulating, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and reconciling major operating program budgets, e.g., allocating support resources to operating offices, preparing staffing and other resource reports, and conducting cost and spending studies?
52.
Which of the following best describes your experience in identifying areas where current program policies are lacking, insufficient, or in conflict with other existing policies?
53.
Which of the following best describes your experience in using the most current statistical and process improvement methodologies to develop and implement performance measures, analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and improve customer satisfaction?
54.
Which of the following best describes your experience in using cost accounting principles to design, develop, and implement organizational cost management techniques and strategies?
55.
Which of the following best describes your experience in advising and assisting high-level management officials on all financial and/or strategic planning matters affecting an organization?
56.
Which of the following best describes your experience in advising a large enterprise or business (i.e., nation-wide level) on the effective use of resources, making program adjustments, and evaluating the progress for achieving the business objectives?
57.
Which of the following best describes your experience in preparing briefings to top-level officials on matters pertaining to the formal budget submission through the CFO, a Cabinet-level Department, OMB and Congress?
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Which of the following describes your experience conducting oral presentations and/or briefings for managers or other senior staff?
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Which of the following best describes your experience in applying a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods in order to accomplish complex projects or studies of a broad scope, including the identification of pertinent problems and possible solutions or courses of action, and the prediction of long-term project impacts and outcomes?
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Which statement best describes your experience:
61.
Which of the following best describes your experience in formulating directives, policy statements, and other nation-wide written guidance pertaining to budget formulation and financial management?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
62.
To qualify for this position and receive full credit for your relevant experience you must list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the questions. Do you understand that failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified determination?
63.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.