BUDGET ANALYST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Company: Department of the Army
Location: Helena
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Duties This position is located in the Directorate of Resource Management (DRM) of an Army National Guard Garrison Training Center (GTC) Level III/IV and above. The purpose of this position is to serve as a financial advisor to the Base Operations Manager, providing technical assistance concerning the overall fiscal management program including preplanning, budgeting, programming, funds allocation, procurement, commercial accounts management, payrolls, accounting, internal controls, auditing, and reporting. Assists the Base Operations Manager in determining the significance of management decisions on financial plans and other fiscal matters. MAJOR DUTIES: Performs analytical research of financial data to plan, formulate, program, and execute annual operating budgets for the Training Center. Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of funding documentation from multiple sources (may include Non-Appropriated Funds, NAF). Produces monthly, summary, and quarterly reports on funding programs and allotments for these accounts to the program managers and leadership. Responsible for the budgetary planning and programming timetables for new and modified programs, deployments, mobilizations, exercises, and training events. Coordinates with subordinate directorates and tenant organizations for the evaluation and validation of budget proposals. Completes reconciliation actions as needed. Performs monthly analysis of financed and obligated orders to forecast expenses and provide a narrative explanation of the causes of any variants between the actual and budgeted training objectives. Assures compensation is received from other government or civilian entities utilizing the training site for the purpose of training, research and development, or other uses. Administers the reimbursable program and is responsible for the execution of the master cooperative agreements (MCA) and contracts. Develops Schedule of Rates to be used in billing reimbursable and training site tenants for costs of utilities and other services provided. Ensures that payment for services is received. May be appointed to serve on a Funds Advisory Council in the role of Funds Manager. Responsible for the presentation of various reports to the Funds advisory Council. As needed, may serve as Government Purchase Card holder or Approving/Billing official. Evaluates and validates budget proposals submitted by separate directorates, offices, and other Training Center activities. Integrates these proposals into the Training Center operating program and budget for inclusion into the National Guard Bureau State Operating Budget. Performs budget transactions involving general ledgers with several subsidiary ledgers for personnel, operations and maintenance, revolving funds, and state or federal appropriated and non-appropriated fund activities. Ensures that automated accounting is accomplished in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or other applicable guidelines. Review transactions based upon the interpretation of laws, regulations, and policy. Assists with developing and implements training site policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations pertaining to fiscal management, budgeting, funding, procurement, payroll, accounting, reporting, internal survey and audit at training site. Based on guidelines and funds available, determines proper obligations and commitment of funds. Performs internal surveys or audits and assists with developing internal controls for individual operating entities at the training site to ensure that the government's interest is protected. Is responsible for strict compliance with regulations that govern the expenditure of federal and state funds applicable to procurement and accounting under automated accounting systems. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment * NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. * This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. * Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. * Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. * Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. * Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * Appointments in the Title 32 MTNG technician program may terminate/suspend your military incentives; please see your MTNG Retention Office/Military Personnel Incentive Program Manager for details. * Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. * External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection. Qualifications Military Grades : Enlisted E3 - E9; Warrant WO1 - CW2 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: To meet basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have experience, education, or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in analysis, research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences. Ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have1-year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training of finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have a good understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have experiences and training that demonstrate the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures. PLACEMENT STATUS/TENURE OF SELECTEE : TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 32 permanent selectees only: This is an obligated position. If a permanent employee in the Title 32 Excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their permanent status AND have rights to return to their previous Title 32 position. TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 32 Indefinite selectees only: This is an obligated position. If an indefinite employee (tenure 3) in the Title 32 Excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their indefinite status AND may return to their previous Title 32 indefinite position if it is still available. INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT - For Current Title 5 selectees only: This is an obligated position. If an on-board employee in the Title 5 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will convert to a T32 indefinite appointment (tenure 3). This employee will have no reemployment rights to their previous T5 position. INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT - State National Guard Members (includes T32 NTE employees and MTNG members not currently a federal employee): This is an obligated position. Selectee will be appointed as an indefinite employee (tenure 3). Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( Register - Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency

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