Budget Analyst

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. To qualify at the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience includes having experience in 4 out of 6 following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: 1.) Applying comprehensive knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, precedents and policies to perform budget analysis, formulation and execution duties. 2.) Providing guidance and interpretation on financial/budget regulatory or statutory requirements, policies, and procedures. 3.) Maintaining financial controls and monitoring of obligations, utilization and commitments for a large organization. 4.) Preparing written documents and reports to communicate detailed agency financial information, including availability and status of funds, expenses and obligations. 5.) Independently developing budget estimates and/or justifications for program support activities. 6.) Making sound recommendations to senior leadership to ensure informed programmatic and business decisions can be made.

AND: To qualify at the GS-12 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience includes having experience in 3 out of 6 following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: 1. Apply comprehensive knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, precedents, and policies to perform budget analysis, formulation, and execution duties. 2. Prepare and Analyze Payroll. Review and interpret complex payroll data, identify and resolve discrepancies and generate detailed reports. Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel and pivot tables. 3. Prepare written documents and reports to communicate detailed agency financial information, including availability and status of funds, expenses, and obligations. 4. Provide guidance and interpretation on financial/budget regulatory or statutory requirements, policies, and procedures. 5. Maintain financial controls and monitor obligations, utilization, and commitments for a large organization.