Budget Analyst

at  US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

QUALIFICATIONS

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

YOU QUALIFY FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL IF YOU POSSESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Monitoring budget obligations/expenditures to provide support in the review and coordination of accounting documents;
• Analyzing reprogramming actions for specific funds;
• Identifying differences between current spending and projected estimates and recommends adjustments to accommodate future needs;
• Collecting and analyzing data using standard data collection tools and statistical methods to obtain, compile, and summarize factual narrative information and quantitative data for use by others.

OR
Education: Master’s, LL.B., J.D., or equivalent graduate degree, or have successfully completed at least 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading toward such a degree in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the GS-09 grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the first year of study may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-09.

YOU QUALIFY FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL IF YOU POSSESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Using standard data collection tools and statistical methods to analyze data, obtain, compile, and summarize factual narrative information and quantitative data for use by others within the office;
• Verifying estimates received from others by evaluating the consistency of dollar estimates with previous costs and total program costs;
• Coordinating with senior level analyst performing duties relative to budget obligations and expenditure monitoring; and
• Analyzing accounting data and reconciles transaction, prepares and inputs corrections to the accounting system based on analysis.

OR
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree (LL.M., if related).
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the GS-11 grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the first two years of study may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-11.

You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on program obligations;
• Identifying potential deficit in future funds and makes recommendations to program managers for the reprogramming of funds between accounts to meet revised requirements or support the accomplishment of planned operations; and
• Studying problem areas and reprograms funds within assigned operating program.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. QUALIFICATION CLAIMS WILL BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION.

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.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11802843 and submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/03/2023.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.
One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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DUTIES

As a Budget Analyst, at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties:

• Develop, recommend, interpret, and implement budgetary financial policies and renders authoritative interpretation of Executive Orders, budgetary guidelines, directives and policies and precedents.
• Develop timetables for obtaining needed funding and provide expert advice to managers and all budget staff members on all phases of the budget program.
• Implement budget controls through the review and approval of obligation and expenditure of funds while analyzing and evaluating continual changes in program plans and funding, and the effect on financial and budget program milestones.
• Prepare official quarterly, annual and one-of-a kind reports requested by the Department, OMB, and/or Congressional Committees and Member of Congress.

Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Monitoring budget obligations/expenditures to provide support in the review and coordination of accounting documents;
• Analyzing reprogramming actions for specific funds;
• Identifying differences between current spending and projected estimates and recommends adjustments to accommodate future needs;
• Collecting and analyzing data using standard data collection tools and statistical methods to obtain, compile, and summarize factual narrative information and quantitative data for use by others

Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Using standard data collection tools and statistical methods to analyze data, obtain, compile, and summarize factual narrative information and quantitative data for use by others within the office;
• Verifying estimates received from others by evaluating the consistency of dollar estimates with previous costs and total program costs;
• Coordinating with senior level analyst performing duties relative to budget obligations and expenditure monitoring; and
• Analyzing accounting data and reconciles transaction, prepares and inputs corrections to the accounting system based on analysis

You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on program obligations;
• Identifying potential deficit in future funds and makes recommendations to program managers for the reprogramming of funds between accounts to meet revised requirements or support the accomplishment of planned operations; and
• Studying problem areas and reprograms funds within assigned operating program