Duties

Summary

The GSA OIG operates as an autonomous entity within GSA under a presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed Inspector General who supervises a diverse team of over 300 professionals in headquarters administrative, legal, and operational components and in regional operational offices throughout the country.

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Responsibilities

This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General's (OIG) Office of Administration (JP), Budget and Financial Management Office (JPB). The primary function of JPB is to provide leadership and direction in the administration of financial management responsibilities in the areas of budget formulation, budget execution, travel, relocation, and fiscal issues necessary to support the OIG's mission. JPB assists in the development and administration of OIG's policies that govern budget allocations and control functions, and fiscal services policies and prepares issuances and guidance on authorized expenditure of funds.

The Budget Analyst for this position has the following responsibilities:

• Develops drafts of OIG financial plans including the development of schedules, target allowance, call for estimates, review and analysis of program requests, and submits operating plans for review and approval;
• Coordinates and prepares reports on the utilization of OIG resources during budget execution including the review and analysis of accounting reports and reconciliation within various program and/or office areas;
• Coordinates and prepares submission of special analyses and reports on employment trends, travel, accounting systems, and other requirements;
• Provides advice and guidance on fiscal matters relating to travel, both foreign and domestic;
• Reviews correspondence on financing arrangements for travel where funds are provided by outside sources to ensure acceptance is in accordance with governing laws and regulations, including conflict of interest regulations;
• Assists in the implementation and operation of new initiatives; ensure that necessary controls are in place to maintain, monitor, and resolve problems that arise with specific programs;
• Assists in the investigation of problems/issues relating to fiscal management and adapting guidelines issued by General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Government Accounting Office (GAO), and Treasury for application to specific situations;
• Participates with senior budget staff in the development, guidance, direction and coordination of policies associated with the budget and its evaluation processes; and,
• Analyzes issues, goals, and initiatives and recommends options during exploratory and formative stages of managerial planning and policy formulation and advise senior budget analysts and the Budget Director on the uses of new and/or revised policies effecting financial plans and operational policies relating to various program areas.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Selected applicant must be able to acquire and maintain a government-issued travel charge card.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Background security investigation required
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or nationals
• Applicants must apply online via GSAjobs (see "How to Apply" section)

If selected, you will be required to complete OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with GSA OIG.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and responses to the vacancy questions that they meet the basic OPM qualifications as well as qualifications described below. Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position advertised within 30 days of the closing date of the vacancy.

If qualifying with education, an applicant must also meet the specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Education is in addition to meeting specialized experience and/or is for those who qualify under merit promotion guidelines through a special hiring authority and cannot meet time-in-grade restrictions.

To qualify for the GS-0560-09 level, an applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-0560-07 level. Specialized experience is experience determining whether obligations, expenditures and allotments are within funding limitations of an approved budget; compiling, analyzing and making corrective entries to income, operating expenses, and budget; compiling and organizing large amounts of information; and producing documents, forms, and correspondence. Education for those who do not have federal work experience to meet time-in-grade restrictions, education is as follows: completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or possess a master's or equivalent degree or, having a combination of specialized experience and graduate education to meet the total requirements for this position.

Note: If citing education as a part of your qualifications, applicants MUST submit clear and legible transcripts.

Education

Additional information

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: None

• This vacancy announcement does not preclude filling this position by other means. Management also has the right not to fill the position.

• Travel and transportation expenses may be authorized for interviews. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This vacancy will be rated and ranked according to method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here's how it will work:

You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of budget and/or financial procedures and techniques sufficient to conduct analyses and make recommendations.

Knowledge of budget and/or financial regulations to include fiscal regulations, recording and tracking fiscal transactions, and documentation requirements to ensure compliance.

Knowledge of automated accounting or budget processing, including some financial systems.

Ability to communicate in writing, to include budget documentation, spreadsheets, and reports.

Ability to communicate orally, to include presenting findings, analyses and recommendations.

Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified

Your answers will be verified by your resume. If your resume doesn't support your answers, your score may be lowered which could place you in a lower category.

Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

If further assessments are used, you will be provided with instructions.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP) , you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.

Note: Your responses must be substantiated by the resume submitted. If a determination is made that in responding to the vacancy questions you have rated yourself higher than is evident in your resume, experience, and/or education, your score maybe adjusted by a Human Resources Specialist.

CTAP/ICTAP QUALIFICATIONS:

Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the GSA's Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be rated well qualified to receive priority selection consideration. You must submit the information outlined in the Supplemental Application Material section of this vacancy announcement to receive priority consideration. Applicants eligible for either CTAP or ICTAP will be considered well qualified if they earn a minimum score of 85. Further information on CTAP/ICTAP can be viewed at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.htm

EEO STATEMENT:

ALL APPLICANTS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE (WITH AUTHORIZED EXCEPTIONS) OR ANY OTHER NONMERIT FACTOR.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

You must submit ALL required documents before the closing date/deadline to have a complete application. Review the following list to determine which documents must be submitted online. Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: Effective Date, Position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, Tenure Group, Position Occupied Group, and Name of Agency.

GSA OIG employees who currently hold a position in the Office of the Inspector General are not required to submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Current GSA OIG employees must complete the online application and resume.

GSA Employees: Current GSA employees must submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, indicating current position title, series, grade, and career tenure. Generally, SF-50's for awards does not contain this information.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) or an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: Effective Date, Position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, Tenure Group, Position Occupied Group, and Name of Agency.

ICTAP / CTAP Eligible: Submit (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50 and (c) most recent performance rating.

Veterans : You must submit a copy of the applicable Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of applicable active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing the type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment. If you are claiming 10 point preference or Derived Preference (a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), you must submit the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement. A list of documents which serve as acceptable proof of entitlement is indicated on the SF-15 form.

Active Duty Military Personnel- Submit certification on a letterhead from the appropriate military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).

Former Peace Corps or VISTA Volunteers: Submit your Description of Service (DOS). Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV) should also state their RPCV eligibility on their resume.

People With Disabilities: Submit proof of eligibility and certification of job readiness. Select the link People With Disabilities for information on eligibility and documentation required.

College Transcripts and Certifications: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official/sealed transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education. See Application of Qualification Standards at OPM's General Schedule Qualification Policies website for information on crediting education. If you have identified any certifications, you must submit a photocopy with your application. If selected, an official/sealed certificate will be required prior to appointment.

Current Federal Employees or Reinstatement Eligibles: Submit your latest SF-50. Note: GSA employees (except for OIG employees) are not required to submit an SF-50.

Applicants Applying Under Other Appointment Authorities: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS's Resource Center for more information.

If you have listed any degrees or certifications on your resume, you must submit a photocopy with your application. If selected, an official/sealed transcript or certificate will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education. See Application of Qualification Standards at OPM's General Schedule Qualification Policies website for information on crediting education.

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.