Duties

Summary

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo.gov/careers by November 25, 2019 to ensure consideration.
CBOs Office of Financial Management, which consists of four professional staff members, seeks a budget analyst to work directly with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The person who fills this position will assist in formulating and presenting the agencys annual budget.
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Responsibilities

The budget analyst will also assist and, in some instances, take the lead in reconciling, analyzing, and forecasting the payroll. The budget analyst will execute the approved budget (including the spending plan), prepare and analyze budget records and reports, oversee funding allotments and associated spending, and make adjustments as required. The budget analyst will assist in reviews of internal controls and audits; develop recommendations regarding process improvements and automation; and provide regular updates to the CFO on the current status of the budget and any changes in requirements, procedures, or practices. Closely coordinating with the CFO, the budget analyst will develop and maintain financial and budget execution tools, making use of automated systems and programs. In addition, the budget analyst will assist with CBOs travel program requirements and perform other duties as assigned, including some accounting functions.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
0

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Excepted service

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tier Two Background Investigation

Qualifications

Candidates must have a working knowledge and understanding of forecasting and analyzing payroll. They must be able to use financial management systems to research and resolve budget issues. They must have budgeting and financial management skills and have the knowledge and ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data for timely and accurate budget execution, reconciliation, reporting, and formulation and presentation.
Demonstrated skill at working both independently and collaboratively with staff at all levels are also required. Strong skills with computer applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and related products are a must. The ability to handle a wide range of time-sensitive projects simultaneously, along with the flexibility to work additional hours as required, is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

See Qualifications above

Education

EDUCATION:

Candidates must have a bachelors degree, ideally in finance or accounting, and at least two years of financial management experience in the federal government.

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.

NOTE: To ensure consideration you must submit a complete application by November 25, 2019 at www.cbo.gov/careers (not USAJobs). Although we may continue to accept applications beyond that date, we are only ensuring that those who submitted by the deadline above will be considered. Should the hiring division wish to review candidates who applied after that date, we will then process those applications to determine if they are qualified and should be forwarded for management review.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Confidential

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

Cover letter, resume, salary history, and contact information for three references.

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.