BUDGET ANALYST (TITLE 5)

Clarification from the agency

Area 1: Current on-board Permanent or TERM employees (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), (T32 military technicians/ T5 National Guard employees) of the Tennessee National Guard. Area 2: All current and former traditional drill status guardsmen of the Tennessee National Guard, who meet qualification standards. Area 3: All current State Employees of the Tennessee National Guard, who meet qualification standards.

As a Budget Analyst, GS-0560-11, you will perform moderately difficult and complex assignments consisting of well-precedented tasks to further orient the employee in the application of occupational principles, methods, and techniques. Continually analyze and evaluate changes and gaps in program plans and funding. Review expenditure of assigned appropriations, re-imbursement allocations and transfer of funds. Perform program analysis of actual expenditures compared to planned utilization of annual budget and/or allotment authority, evaluate fund availability to achieve balance of approved objectives and determine where reprogramming actions may be necessary. Provide financial advice, interpretation, and guidance on a variety of budget-related matters, to include types of funding available, budgetary changes, and year-end close-out procedures. Prepare budget-related reports, written correspondence and other documentation Draft or prepare a variety of documents to include newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters and other related documents. Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Required to complete training in fiscal disciplines; Fiscal Law, Resource Management Information Course, Contracting Officer Representative, Automated Fund Control order System (AFCOS) .
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW NDAA 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: To meet basic entry qualification requirements, evaluate applicants for experience, education, or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in analysis, research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences. Ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training of finance budget competencies that provide knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have experience and training that demonstrates the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. A COMPLETE 2 PAGE MAX RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your full name, address, email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.

Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do not copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description.

2. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Examples include SF50, Diplomas, Official Transcripts, required Certificates/Certifications, Licenses, DD-214s (Member Copy-4), SF-15, VA Disability letter(s), Professional License(s), Official Course Completions (1059), etc.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.


Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

Applicant claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation:
-DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1)
- SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status
- Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade)

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation:
- DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4)
- Sponsor's PCS Orders
- Proof of Military member's current active duty status
- Marriage Certificate

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