Budget Analyst NF-04 Job in Chievres Air Base, Belgium

Vacancy No. O5NAFJU-24-12555437 Department Army Installation Management Command
Salary $51,332.00 to $60,000.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/7/2024 Close Date 10/23/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Chievres Air Base, Belgium


Summary

Who May Apply? WORLD-WIDEUS Citizens not ordinarily resident in Belgium. US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than Belgium. Non-US Nationals must have resided in the US or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

This position is located at the USAG Benelux, DFMWR, Financial Management Division, Chievres Ab, Belgium.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

US Citizens currently WORLDWIDE (not ordinarily resident in Belgium). US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than Belgium and possess a valid green card and US Social Security Number (SSN). Please note: Non-U.S. Nationals must have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

Works under general supervision performing day to day administrative and technical budget functions in accordance with appropriated and non-appropriated fund regulatory requirements.

  • Uses required / applicable automation software and hardware to perform analytical, technical, and administrative tasks required during phases of the budgetary and execution process.
  • Executes, monitors, coordinates, and provides oversight to the operating and reimbursable budget programs.
  • Gathers, verifies and consolidates a variety of budget/financial data to be used in the formulation of spreadsheets and presentations.
  • Researches, verifies, and revises budget/program data, as required, for correct budge/program submission and execution.
  • Prepares written funding justifications, consolidates budget requests, requests additional funds, and monitors expenditures against obligations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A probation period of one year may be required.
  • Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 1 background investigation.

Qualifications

At least one year of specialized work experience in budget or finance that provided knowledge of Appropriated Fund (APF) and/or Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) regulations on budgetary processes and requirements. (Note: Work experience must be equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the NF-03 level).
  • Must demonstrate work experience in financial management operations, i.e. interpreting and assessing program financial performance using standard financial management systems.
  • Must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to balance funds between accounts, i.e., transferring funds between line items or sub-projects or identifying excess funds for possible transfer to other operating programs.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to utilize various budgetary procedures to meet organizational goals and objectives.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to advise management on budgeting strategies/techniques, i.e., resource distribution; program priorities; financial forecasts and projections, and development of annual and long-range financial plans.
  • Must have excellent organizational skills; be highly skilled in written and verbal communications and able to deal tactfully and effectively with employees in all levels of the organization.
  • Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and other software as required, and be able to meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Highly desirable applicants will possess one or more of the below criteria:
  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree in a financial management related field.
  • Have proficient knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Have work experience that provided a thorough understanding of the substantive nature of the Army's Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and community and family support operating programs and their interrelationships and funding channels.

APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS THE HIGHLY PREFERRED in THEIR RESUME. CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT SUBMIT THE HIGHLY PREFERRED CRITERIA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AMONG THE HIGHLY QUALIFIED.

Additional information

Manual Applications:

  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF HR Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than noon (European Time) on 10/23/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government (Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf for more information.
Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • If determined eligible, Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) will be paid in accordance with the Department of States Standardized Regulations (DSSR).
  • Post Allowance may be paid in accordance with the Department of States Standardized Regulations (DSSR).
  • Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information please contact your local HR office at the address listed at the bottom of this vacancy announcement.
  • Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • THE TOUR OF DUTY REQUIRES ROTATING SHIFTWORK TO INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
Overseas Employment Eligibility
  • U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
  • In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities in the following order:
Family Member Preference (FMP), Business Based Action (BBA), Current and Former NAF employees (CNE/FNE), Current APF employees (CAE), Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV), Spouse/Widow(er) Veteran (OAV (Spouse)), Parent of a Veteran (OAV ((Parent)), and Outside Applicant Non-Veteran (OANV). Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration

Under DoD guidelines, SEP is lost once a spouse obtains or declines a regular or permanent Appropriated Fund (APF) or Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position whether the preference was applied or not (this includes AAFES positions).

Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit. Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant's eligibility.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume
  • Transcript


The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

To receive qualification credit based on your education and to prove that education requirements have been met, your transcripts and/or certifications must be uploaded before the closing date of this announcement.

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

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): O5NAFJU-24-12555437. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 10/23/2024 to receive consideration.

  • Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12555437.
  • Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  • You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.

Agency contact information

Army NAF Benelux HRO
Address
JU-NAF-W6EZAA USAG BENELUX
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE 09708
US
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Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!


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