This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Management and Operations Division (MOD), Budget, Finance, and Travel Management Branch. **Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1) Administering federal policies and procedures related to federal budgets and appropriations law to support senior management in their decision-making process; 2) Conducting analyses and preparing policy recommendations and 3) Reviewing salary and expense budget projections. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1) Overseeing federal policies and procedures related to federal budget and appropriations law to support senior management in their decision-making process; 2) Interpreting and leading analyses and preparing policy recommendations; 3) Analyzing budget data to review salary and expense projections and 4) Preparing and delivering briefings on budget policy guidance. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
As a Budget Analyst, GS-0560-13/14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Develops annual and multi-year budget estimates, spending plans, and justifications for both multi-million-dollar Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Information Technology Oversight and Reform (ITOR) budget accounts, which operate under distinct appropriations and funding authorities. Interprets and applies budgetary guidance, drafts and disseminates policy guidance and procedural instructions to assist managers in planning and estimating funding needs that are incorporated into OMB and ITOR budgets. Provides expert and authoritative advice to senior officials regarding financial status, obligations, and available balances to finance both OMB and ITOR program areas. Reviews budget submissions for accuracy and compliance with appropriations law and fiscal policy. Reconciles financial management system data for both OMB and ITOR accounts. Resolves discrepancies and ensures financial data integrity. Evaluates and refines budget and financial management processes, data models, and reporting to improve accuracy and transparency.