Summary
This position is located in the Office of Budget, Department of the Chief Operating Officer, in AmeriCorps.
This position is responsible for the stewardship of the agency's financial resources in compliance with governing financial regulations. Responsibilities encompass strategic planning, financial planning, budget presentation, budget execution and analysis, financial reporting, financial data integrity, internal controls, and financial systems development and integration.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
US Citizens and Status Candidates
Duties
Duties include, but not limited to:
Monitor, documents, and oversees agency-wide budget execution. Direct the development of budgetary reports and reviews. Perform reviews and analyses of agency-wide budget execution, to assess and evaluate compliance with budget and financial management policies and procedures including OMB Circular A-11 as well as Appropriations Law.
Serves as a subject matter expert on the OMB Circular A-11 with experience or knowledge in OMB Max system. Ensures production of budget materials for submission to OMB, in accordance with OMB Circular A-11. Has knowledge of the preparation of SF-132 Apportionment, Reapportionment and Carryover Schedules. Reviews completed schedules with the Director of Budget and, Deputy Director of Budget.
Develops various agency-level budget analyses, reports, charts, and briefing materials, for presentation to agency leadership and for OMB. Prepares quarterly agency-level budget analyses and reports and ad hoc, as requested. Regularly analyses and presents budget information on various programs and agency activities to senior leadership including recommendations on the application of resources for various programs and offices. Creates and maintains reports for use by the Director of Budget, Deputy Director of Budget, and the Chief Financial Officer in discussions with the senior agency staff and OMB.
Serves as Subject Matter Expert in the operation of the agency's budget and financial management systems. Creates highest level budget document, for senior management approval. Reviews and approves mid-level documents generated by office staff. Provides guidance on the use and maintenance of these systems to users and system administrators.
Analyzes the budgetary implications of new or revised, proposed and/or enacted legislation and regulation, and changes in agency, OMB and/or Congressional policies/procedures; provides expert advice on all phases of budgeting to various levels of managers and staff members. Provides analyses regarding the impact on programs in the event of rescissions, sequestrations, and continuing resolutions. Ensures programs and offices compliance with the agency's Administrative Control of Funds policy and all federal laws and regulations.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set, and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit and recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Develop performance standards and evaluate work performance of subordinates. Hear and resolve complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager. Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Find ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a United States Citizen
- A 2-year probationary period is required for new Federal employees and supervisors.
- Merit Promotion and internal applicants must submit a SF-50 to verify Status and grade
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
- A financial disclosure may be required for this position.
Qualifications
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the upper range of the NY-03 pay band, which would be at or equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience includes: serving as subject matter expert on OMB Circular No. A-11; Supervising and Leading staff; reviewing and producing overseeing production of budget execution materials for submission to OMB, in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-11; providing direction and guidance to a team, including reviewing and delegating work; and making recommendations based on independent analysis and review of financial data.
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 can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Such experience must be clearly documented in the applicant's resume.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position. It is not necessary to submit transcripts for this position.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
- Accountability
- Customer Service
- Oral and Written Communication
- Teamwork/Building
- Technical Credibility
Important Note: Your resume must support your answers to the job specific questions. High self-assessment on the Occupational Questionnaire that is not supported by the information in your resume or supporting documents can/will result in elimination from further consideration. If you do not answer all of the job specific questions you will not be considered. Incomplete applications (resume and required supporting documents) will be considered ineligible.
Qualified applicants will be placed in one of the following three categories:
1 - Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.
2 - Well Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency based on the answers to the job specific questions.
3 - Best Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates high level proficiency based on the answers to the job specific questions.
NOTE: Status candidates will be considered under the provisions of the agency's Human Resources system which allows for:
1) Non-competitive referral of lateral candidates; and
2) The separation of status and non-status applicants for referral purposes.
Status candidates will be referred on one selection list only, i.e., either merit promotion or non-competitive. Non-status candidates who are eligible for Noncompetitive referral, e.g. Peace Corps, VRA, etc., will be referred under Noncompetitive procedures only. For Noncompetitive categories, See "Special Employment Consideration" below under "Other Information."
Required Documents
- Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional);
- Unofficial transcript (if qualifying based on education):
- Veterans' Preference Documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, and SF-15 if claiming 10-point preference; DD-214 if claiming 5-point preference), if applicable;
- For Merit Promotion Eligibility: SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (must indicate tenure and position occupied), if applicable;
- Documentation supporting eligibility for Non-Competitive appointment, e.g., Schedule A (severely disabled), eligible veterans (VRA or 30-percent or more disabled), VISTA, Peace Corps, etc., if applicable
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, which is available to preview here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12394871, along with submitting the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/06/2024.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the Agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Next steps
Once the occupational questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful, however, you must also include a resume and any other documents that are applicable to you under the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status via email. Please be aware that emails could reside in your "junk," "bulk," or "spam" mail folder, depending on your filters. You will be notified of the final outcome.
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