SUPERVISORY BUDGET ANALYST Job in Fort Belvoir, VA

Vacancy No. DTRA-25-12798262-IMP Department Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Salary $142,488.00 to $185,234.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/10/2025 Close Date 9/16/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Fort Belvoir, VA


Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current permanent competitive service Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) employees. Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 31.5.612). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY BUDGET ANALYST at the GS-0560-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Performs a wide range of technical, analytical and administrative duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, execution and review of the Agency appropriations (Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide (O&M); Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide (RDT&E); Former Soviet Union Threat Reduction (FSUTR), also known as Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR); Procurement, Defense-Wide (P, DW), Military Construction (MILCON), Chemical Biological Defense Program (CBDP), and Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). Provides oversight of and support for a full range of budget execution functions and resolves funding issues related to the accomplishment of the assigned mission.
  • Provides guidance and support to assist staff elements in all Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) activities by promoting a sound internal control environment to enable financial auditability and improve the timeliness, accuracy, and reliability of business and financial information.
  • Reviews, analyzes and edits budget estimates and requests for sub-allotments submitted by the assigned offices. Recommends necessary changes and revisions. Prepares cyclical budget calls on assigned functions and develops detailed guidelines to implement the policies, procedures, and instructions of senior management concerning the formulation and presentation of financial requirements.
  • Prepares formal consolidated budget forecasts and reports required by senior management. Long-range budget planning and programming is complicated by demands for resources from disparate organizational entities, availability of funding, and legislative actions. Responsible for changes in funding allocations across all appropriations, often involving changing the "color of money" between programs in any fiscal year projection.
  • Provides financial management, program advice, and analysis to assigned offices and leadership. Responsible for budget, resource and financial analysis during all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process for assigned areas. Monitors the execution of funds, and reports the execution status to the Mission Directors, Mission Deputy Directors, or Staff Offices as applicable. Participates in the execution review process and provides budget execution input for the formal quarterly Budget Execution Reviews.
  • Evaluates financial plans developed by assigned offices to ensure consistency with program baselines and requirements. Consolidates division financial plans into an annual spend plan and ensures spend plans are executable and comprehensive.
  • Serves as a liaison between the Mission Directors, Mission Deputy Directors, and the Agency Comptroller. Serves as the focal point for their supporting organization in connecting programmatic requirements to resourcing strategies, spend plans and funding. Receives all fund control documents and distributes to the offices ensuring proper administrative and statutory controls. Resolves funding issues as appropriate, coordinating changes with the Comptroller. Reviews and verifies fund availability for realignment and procurement transactions.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities- Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by employees. Develops performance standards and objectives, tracks quality of work, and evaluates the performance of subordinate employees. Interviews prospective candidates and recommends selection for vacant positions. Recommends promotion and reassignment of subordinate employees. Initiates changes in duties and responsibilities for reclassification of positions. Recommends employees for awards and bonuses. Provides advice, counsel and instruction; effects disciplinary measures; hears and resolves complaints and refers serious issues to a higher-level supervisor. Identifies developmental and training needs and ensures a training plan is established for each employee. Approves requests for overtime, travel, and equipment. Develops procedures and methods to improve quality of work and business practices, reduce barriers to productivity and promote teambuilding. Advises and instructs personnel on professional work and administrative matters. Ensures fairness and equal opportunity in determining qualifications, selections, assignments, training opportunities, promotions, details, disciplinary actions, and awards for employees. Follows guidelines provided in the Affirmative Action Plan in an effort to further Equal Employment Opportunity and comply with and supports Special Emphasis Programs. Ensures that fairness prevails in assigning work, recognizing achievement and rewarding performance, arranging training, and accomplishing other personnel, management matters. Has complete responsibility and authority to independently plan, schedule, coordinate, and carry out the major tasks of this office.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible on a situational basis with supervisor approval.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • This is a drug testing designated position.
  • This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Business-Financial Management functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Advanced tier within 4 years.
  • This is a Financial Management Level III Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:
  • Utilizing DoD PPBE and its associated cycles.
  • Formulating and justifying budgets, analyzing budget submissions and financial data, certifying and executing funds, and providing of financial advisory services for a large organization.
  • Independently researching financial issues, developing recommendations, and briefing those recommendations to senior managers.
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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Competencies:

  • Budget Execution
  • Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Budget
  • Financial Management Systems


Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc...). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted on any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., "HRS per week and month/year to month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume
2. SF50
  • All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
3. Veteran's Documents:
  • If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf
If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service. Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable). Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months)

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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, 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 Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12798262.

Agency contact information

DTRA Servicing Team
Address
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.


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