This vacancy is for a GS-0343-13/14, Program Analyst (Budget Execution and Formulation) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Deputy Commandant for Operations, Office of Resource Advisor, in Washington, District of Columbia.
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Budget Analysis - working with a team and supervisor to review resource proposals and financial systems to ensure funds allocation and planned uses align with congressional or senior management intent and agency priorities. Resource Management and Briefing - participating in appropriate resource management meetings and committees and preparing decision-making briefs for principals prior to their attendance at decision making meetings. Program Analysis - assisting with monitoring and reporting the rate of obligations and execution of funds, including tracking and monitoring spend down of funds; notifying management of trends of concern to include overspending or obligation of funds. Congressional Budget Development - assisting with OMB and Congressional budget development and execution processes and procedures to formulate and justify operating expense budget to properly advise agency leadership on budget alternates, business planning, resource programming, federal budget/preparation/defense policies, appropriations laws, procedures, tools and techniques. To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Budget Analysis - reviewing resource proposals and financial systems to ensure funds allocation and planned uses align with congressional or senior management intent and agency priorities. Resource Management and Briefing - leading in appropriate management meetings and committees and preparing decision-making briefs for principals prior to their attendance at decision making meetings. Program Analysis - monitoring and reporting the rate of obligations and execution of funds, including tracking and monitoring spend down of funds; notifying management of trends of concern to include overspending or obligation of funds. Congressional Budget Development - leading OMB and Congressional budget development and execution processes and procedures to formulate and justify operating expense budget to properly advise agency leadership on budget alternates, business planning, resource programming, federal budget preparation/defense policies, appropriations laws, procedures, tools and techniques. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
You will serve as a Program Analyst (Budget Execution and Formulation) and be responsible for providing advice and assistance in coordinating the budget development and budget execution processes within the Deputy Commandant for Operations (DCO). Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Reviewing resource proposals and financial systems to ensure funds allocation and planned uses align with congressional or senior management intent and agency priorities. Performing budget execution activities for multiple allotment funds involving the most difficult fund control activities, including adapting budgetary policies, analytical methods, and regulatory processes for use by the agency directorate and subordinate entities. Assisting and providing guidance to program managers/budget officers in developing appropriate measures of effectiveness and evaluating program outcomes/results. Monitoring, documenting, and reporting on spend down, other spending categories of particular concern such as travel or conference attendance, pending contract execution status, or spending anomalies, including potential Anti-Deficiency Act violations and ratifications. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information