The incumbent serves as a Budget Analyst in the Financial Management Directorate, Library Collections and Services Group. The position description number for this posting is 359144. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of the federal budget process and financial management practices and procedures.** Ability to interpret and analyze financial data, present findings, and propose solutions to budget and financial management issues.** Skill in utilizing information technology systems to perform financial analysis and to present budget data.** Ability to serve as a liaison and interact collaboratively with others. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Independently prepares analysis of budgetary impacts based on major program changes in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) and provides recommendations to support informed decision-making by program managers and leadership. Recommends and prepares reprogramming requests, including justifications to ensure adequate funding for program coverage in the service unit. Develops and reviews financial reports across the LCSG portfolio to include Gift and Trust fund activity. Coordinates the review and approval of various budget requests for appropriated and non-appropriated funding. Reviews and coordinates accounting records and prepares operating budgets for the service unit. Monitors, tracks, and prepares reports on program obligations and expenditures, including multi-year comparisons, identifying trends and potential funding issues. Assures that program funding data is entered into the Library's financial system and Service Unit's budget system correctly and within the established timelines. Independently conducts annual year-end closing activities for assigned budget accounts and object classes, reconciles with accounting records, and identifies discrepancies, evaluates funding issues, and recommends corrective actions. The incumbent is responsible for LCSG budget activities related to multi source funds, including appropriated and non-appropriated (gift and trust, revolving, and reimbursable) funds and grants covering annual and no-year authorizations.