Budget Analyst - Full Performance
White Sands, NM
Full Time
Open Until: October 14, 2024
Experienced
WE ARE THE NRO
For over sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.
Learn more at NRO.gov.
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
The position is assigned to Business Plans & Operations (BPO) Directorate and is matrixed to the Management Services and Operations (MS&O) Directorate within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The Budget Analyst will be assigned to the Aerospace Data Facility Southwest (ADF-SW) team to support two complex organizations responsible for NRO satellites operations and worldwide facility operations. ADF-SW is located in Las Cruces, NM. Officer responsibilities will cover a wide range of multi-disciplinary activities within financial management to include analysis of financial reports, execution of current year budgets, coordination of funding actions, development of inputs to the Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS) and Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB), entering and validating program financial data in various tools, and preparation of financial briefings for management. A significant part of the budget is executed via contracts and thus the incumbent must work closely with COTRs and Contracting Officers while analyzing funding requirements and spend plans. The officer will report to the ADF-SW Lead Budget Analyst and support the provision of financial, budgetary and contractual support to Site management, engineers, and COTRs, as well as point of contacts across NRO budget and contract offices. The officer will also fill in for the ADF-SW Budget Lead and serve as the Deputy Budget Lead when the Budget Lead is absent as well as present budgetary and financial information to Senior Leadership as required. In addition, the officer may provide support to include source selections, award fee inputs and budget execution. Some travel to CONUS locations may be required.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level Budget Analysts (GG12-13), occupational series 0560. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.
This is a full time position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.
This is a full-time position that is open from September 25th, 2024 to October 14th, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on October 14th, 2024.
Who May Apply
Other Information
Location
White Sands, NM
Salary
2024 salary range for the White Sands, NM:
GG-12: $86,962 - $113,047
GG-13: $122,198 - $134,435
Hiring Incentives
The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.
Trial Period
All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
Veterans’ Preference
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you must submit documents verifying your eligibility upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
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For over sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.
Learn more at NRO.gov.
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
- You must be a U.S. Citizen
- You must be 18 years of age or older
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
- You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
- You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations
The position is assigned to Business Plans & Operations (BPO) Directorate and is matrixed to the Management Services and Operations (MS&O) Directorate within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The Budget Analyst will be assigned to the Aerospace Data Facility Southwest (ADF-SW) team to support two complex organizations responsible for NRO satellites operations and worldwide facility operations. ADF-SW is located in Las Cruces, NM. Officer responsibilities will cover a wide range of multi-disciplinary activities within financial management to include analysis of financial reports, execution of current year budgets, coordination of funding actions, development of inputs to the Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS) and Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB), entering and validating program financial data in various tools, and preparation of financial briefings for management. A significant part of the budget is executed via contracts and thus the incumbent must work closely with COTRs and Contracting Officers while analyzing funding requirements and spend plans. The officer will report to the ADF-SW Lead Budget Analyst and support the provision of financial, budgetary and contractual support to Site management, engineers, and COTRs, as well as point of contacts across NRO budget and contract offices. The officer will also fill in for the ADF-SW Budget Lead and serve as the Deputy Budget Lead when the Budget Lead is absent as well as present budgetary and financial information to Senior Leadership as required. In addition, the officer may provide support to include source selections, award fee inputs and budget execution. Some travel to CONUS locations may be required.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level Budget Analysts (GG12-13), occupational series 0560. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.
This is a full time position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.
This is a full-time position that is open from September 25th, 2024 to October 14th, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on October 14th, 2024.
Who May Apply
- This position is open to the public.
- Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated in this announcement. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current Federal government employees. If selected for the position, Federal government employees will transition laterally at their current grade level and step.
- Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.
- The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.
- This position does not qualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.
- Performing work in all phases of budget administration, including formulation of budgets to support plans, programs and activities; execution of budgets; and, presenting and justifying budget estimates.
- Performing budget execution through development of program spend plans, creation of funding documents, monitoring/analysis of contractor performance providing assessments/recommendations to management.
- Preparing multi-year program funding strategies through budget formulation, consistent with program cost estimates, in support of future budget requests.
- Mastery knowledge of the federal budget process to formulate budget estimates, develop and consolidate, or to edit budget justifications and reports. Basic knowledge of legislative and regulatory policy guidance to determine the effects on the organization's budget and programs.
- Comprehensive knowledge and use of a wide range of financial, management, accounting, and budget concepts, principles, and practices, such as would be gained through graduate study or experience, and skill in applying this knowledge to basic/non-complex work assignments, is desirable.
- Performs or advises on work in any of the phases or systems of budget administration. The work is concerned with the performance of functions such as formulation of budget and cost estimates to support plans, programs and activities, including presenting and defending budget estimates before authorities and oversight.
- Analyzes and recommends costs and benefits of alternative methods of financial management of organization’s programs and administrative operations utilizing various quantitative methodologies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulation on the administrative control of funds to prevent misuse of congressionally appropriated funds. Possesses the ability to consider opposing viewpoints and sometimes conflicting or vague guidance, to conduct research, and apply existing BPO decisions to ensure the proper use of funds.
- Provides budgetary management analysis oversight of expenditures to ensure propriety and compliance with budget, financial, fiscal, and auditing services.
- Coordinates and develops final budget and program products for complex projects and resolves controversial issues by working in close coordination with analysts and functional area subject matter experts.
- Reviews program requirements and develops/reviews spend plans for accuracy and completeness. Identifies and conveys resource trade-offs within and among competing programs, and provides senior management with resource alternatives.
- Draft and reviews funding documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable organizational policies and instructions. Maintains appropriate internal controls to minimize data inaccuracy and/or for the unauthorized use of funding.
- Highly desired: a Bachelor’s Degree in a related occupation (business, finance, etc.)
- Experience with the federal budget process such as budget execution/budget formulation, and justification that demonstrates knowledge of commonly used budget methods, processes, procedures, and regulations.
- Experience using financial databases and systems, and spreadsheets to accomplish budget-related tasks.
Other Information
- Overtime Statement: MAY be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Travel Statement: MAY be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
- Financial Disclosure: MAY be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) coded positions: If selected for a DAWIA coded position, the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. Individual shall maintain, at a minimum 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system. DAWIA requirements may be located at the Defense Acquisition University website.
- DoD FM Certification: This position requires DoD Financial Management Level III certification. The employee will be allotted 24 months in which to achieve the Financial Management certification requirement in accordance with DoD Directive 5118.03 and section 1599d of Title 10, USC.
- Once certified, the position has a continuing requirement for professional education and training in order to maintain and improve their Financial Management proficiency and skills.
Location
White Sands, NM
Salary
2024 salary range for the White Sands, NM:
GG-12: $86,962 - $113,047
GG-13: $122,198 - $134,435
Hiring Incentives
The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.
Trial Period
All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
Veterans’ Preference
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you must submit documents verifying your eligibility upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
- An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
Privacy Act Notice
Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): We use this information to determine qualifications for employment. This is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Read more about the Privacy Act of 1974
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