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Position Title: Supervisory Budget Analyst
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
Announcement Number: 23-VAOIG-212-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, August 10, 2023 to Thursday, August 24, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Would you like the opportunity to be considered for similar positions that require the same knowledge, skills and abilities?

A. Yes

B. No

3. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

4. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
(limit 250 characters)

Specialized experience: For the GS-14, You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes:
Performing, leading, administering or overseeing a budget (formulation and/or execution) or financial management program in support of an organization's strategic goals, mission, plans, and operations.

1. Will you have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience. (limit 250 characters)

3. Please select your specific experience and responsibility as a manager, supervisor, or lead/senior analyst in budget formulation.

A. I have compiled historical budget trend data for budget submissions.

B. I have developed cost estimates supporting current services and new program initiatives in budget submissions.

C. I have drafted written justifications that were incorporated into formal budget submissions.

D. I have developed or compiled organizational performance measures and metrics for inclusion in budget submissions.

E. I have presented formal budget submissions and justifications to senior management.

F. I have developed long range budget forecasts that address potential issues and implications affecting staffing and non-payroll requirements.

G. I have no specific experience in these activities.

4. Please give the resume reference for the position and dates where you gained this experience. (limit 250 characters)

5. Please select your specific experience and responsibility as a manager, supervisor, or lead/senior analyst in budget execution.

A. I have developed or coordinated the development of organizational and/or sub-organizational budget operating plans.

B. I have prepared or coordinated the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end reviews of the status of the organization’s obligations, expenditures, and funds availability.

C. I have presented periodic reports and briefings on the status of the organization’s obligations, expenditures, and funds availability to senior managers.

D. I have coordinated regular reconciliations of budgetary and financial data to ensure obligations, expenditures, and the status of funds are properly reflected in the organization’s financial management systems.

E. I have overseen necessary fund or expenditure transfers among organizational accounts or budget classes to facilitate the most effective use of available funds.

F. I have correlated program accomplishments to funding.

G. I have no specific experience in these activities.

6. Please select your experience with appropriations law, budget and financial management principles and processes, and analytical techniques to effectively manage an organizations financial resources.

A. I have interpreted appropriations law and decisions to address issues concerning funds availability and their allowable uses.

B. I have used advanced analytical techniques and tools in budget formulation and execution activities.

C. I have applied Federal and agency accounting principles and procedures to ensure an organization’s financial data used for budgetary decision-making is accurate and reliable.

D. I have no specific experience in these activities.

7. Please give the resume reference for the position and dates where you gained this experience. (limit 250 characters)

8. Please select your specific experience preparing various types of written communications on budget, financial management, or organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

A. I have prepared formal written budget submissions transmitted to the head of an Agency or other high-level official that include analytical data and narrative justification in support of the requests.

B. I have prepared correspondence or testimony statements providing clarification or justification in support of budget submissions or on other related issues.

C. I have prepared information papers, reports, or other correspondence containing qualitative and quantitative analysis, discussion, conclusions, and recommendations to address organizational issues.

D. I have developed policy or procedural guidelines, such as directives, standard operating procedures, or handbooks for an organization.

E. I have no specific experience in these activities.

9. Please select your specific experience in oral presentations and other communication pertaining to budget, financial management, or organizational efficiency and effectiveness issues. (

A. I have made presentations at routine meetings.

B. I have presented formal training to subordinates, peers, or others.

C. I have made formal presentation and briefings to lower-or mid-level managers.

D. I have made formal presentation and briefings to senior managers.

E. I have no specific experience in these activities.

10. Please give the resume reference for the position and dates where you gained this experience. (limit 250 characters)

11. Please select your experience demonstrating leadership in solving problems, resolving operational issues, and/or bringing about organizational change.

A. I have led a cross-functional task force or work group charged with developing, recommending, and/or implementing changes to improve organizational or operational efficiency, effectiveness, or work environment.

B. I have participated as a member of a cross-functional task force or work group charged with developing, recommending, and/or or implementing changes to improve organizational or operational efficiency, effectiveness, or work environment.

C. I have led effort to develop and/or or implement changes to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, or environment within my work unit.

D. I have participated in effort to develop and/or or implement changes to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, or environment within my work unit.

E. I have formal education or training in these activities but have not yet performed them on the job.

F. I have no experience, formal education, or training in performing these activities.

12. Please select your experience in effective management of work group and supervision of employees.

A. I have managed work performed by subordinates or less experienced employees to ensure quality and timeliness in an environment with rapidly changing priorities.

B. I have performed a full range of supervisory duties, including workload management, technical guidance, quality assurance, performance management, training and development, and recognition.

C. I have developed employees through training and mentoring.

D. I have maintained a positive and productive work environment.

E. I have no specific experience in these activities.

13. Please give the resume reference for the position and dates where you gained this experience. (limit 250 characters)

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