Duties

Summary

The position is located in the Budget Operations and Systems Branch (BOSB), Budget Division (BD), Office of Budget, Finance, and Award Management (BFA), National Science Foundation (NSF). BOSB is responsible for the technical preparation and submission of budget estimates to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), budget execution and reporting activities including development and implementation of the annual operating plans of the Foundation's major fund accounts.

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Responsibilities

Technical Work 70%

• Serves as primary technical troubleshooter and an NSF analyst responsible for developing new budget processes. Coordinates with branch analysts to periodically review processes and tools and to recommend efficiencies to the Branch Chief and BD senior management as a recognized authority in the field.

• Re-assigns to BOSB analysts clearance documents received though via automated systems such as DMS, eClear, and PIMS. In the absence of the branch chief, does the final BD review and clearance.

• Serves on relevant topical agency-wide working groups, comprised of senior staff, including Division Directors and Directorate staff, representing the Budget Division and in some cases BFA. Attends meetings and ensures the team is involved at the senior level on all matters that affect the development of budget and policy materials relevant to the working group.

• As requested, represents the Branch Chief at meetings both within and outside NSF. In the absence of and as designated by the Branch Chief, has full responsibility for the operations of the Branch and the activities of its staff.

• Participates with the Branch Chief, BOSB, in planning and directing the formulation and execution of the NSF budget in conformity with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements and criteria.

• Advises and informs top management as to the implications of expansions and curtailment of programs and national economic trends affecting resources available and their impact on long-range NSF planning and forecasting in the phasing of scientific research programs as an expert in the field.

• Interprets the scope and direction of past legislative actions and current trends, OMB decisions and policies and advises on the magnitude of their effect on program levels within current and future NSF resources.

• Develops information related to past, current, and proposed programs and resources for use by the Branch Chief, Budget Director, Chief Financial Officer, and other top management officials as the recognized NSF expert.

• Develops alternative overall fiscal management policies and program planning as related to the budget process to resolve unyielding issues. Participates with representatives of the Program Analysis staff, Office of Information and Resources Management and the Budget and Planning Liaison Group (BPLG) in guiding and advising operating/officials on overall financial management impact in planning proposed programs and special projects.

• Participates with operating officials in determination of staff and fund resources, in relation to program goals. Translates resulting data into budget estimates and supports proposals for consideration of senior management to achieve coordination and balance among the various program areas of NSF as an NSF expert.

Coordinator Work 30%

• Coordinates the budget call for the Organizational Excellence (Org Ex) activities and other administrative programs and leads the team in development of internal and external deliverables. Employee is responsible for coordination among the administrative offices and the program directorates in preparing the call and interpreting the responses to the budget call. Reconciles differences by coordinating with appropriate Division Directors in the administrative offices and the BPLG Representative from program directorates.

• Monitors long-range Org Ex budgets, by functional categories, based on current staffing and resources as related to present and anticipated future needs and objectives. Recommends standards and criteria for collection and evaluation of program information received from operating units as needed for preparation and submission of budget estimates and justifications and advance planning and forecasting of future needs.

Competencies

Federal Budget Formulation and Execution

Data and Statistical Analysis

Programmatic and Administrative Management

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Representation and Team Collaboration

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
15

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Background investigation.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• US citizenship.

It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions

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.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.

You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date.

You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire.

All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

This position is in the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience in Federal Civilian budgeting, particularly long-range budget planning such as making recommendations to management on implications of budgetary decisions in current and future years, budget formulation, presentation and preparing reports to other Federal agencies and Congress on the status and use of appropriated funds.

Education

Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level.

Additional information

Relocation Expenses will not be paid.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources

Veteran's Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation as specified on the SF-15.

NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.

For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide .

This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.

The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Ratings will be assigned based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire. In some cases, additional assessment processes may be used.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Responses that are not fully supported by the information in your application package may result in adjustments to your score. A Human Resources Representative will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the selecting official.

Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." At NSF, this means a score of 90.0 or higher.

In the merit promotion selection process, formal performance appraisals may be considered if voluntarily submitted by the applicant.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

If you are an NSF employee on or eligible for a permanent, competitive service position or you are an NSF employee who is reinstatement eligible based on prior Federal permanent, competitive service, you need not submit documents to confirm status. All applicants are required to provide a resume, in any format they choose. Cover letters are optional.

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.