BUDGET ANALYST (Title 32)

A Recruitment Incentive up to $10,000.00 may be paid to a selected applicant who is newly appointed to the federal government in this position (or if appointment to this position follows a temporary appointment, or a break in federal service of at least 90 days); acceptance of this incentive confers at two-year service agreement in this position.

JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to accomplish budget formulation, trend analyses, and execution evaluation of Federal funds provided by the Air National Guard and Department of Defense (DoD) components to the assigned wing/units.

Incumbent is recognized as a technical authority on matters of fiscal and budgetary policy, law, and regulatory guidelines for the organization. The incumbent is responsible for budgetary functions including administration of the Resource Management System (RMS).

Accomplishes budget functions in support of state and Federal Air National Guard operations, training, and readiness missions. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Air National Guard.

Applicants who are not currently a member of the Connecticut Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Connecticut Air National Guard. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Connecticut Air National Guard recruiter at (860) 292-2331 before applying for this position.

The major duties include, but are not limited to: Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizations/programs into a consolidated budget request.

Performs budget execution analysis of obligations incurred and actual expenditures of different sources and types of funding, such as one-year, multi-year, and no-year appropriations; reimbursement funds; and transfers of funds from other agencies.

Provides financial advice, interpretation, and guidance on budget related matters such as types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities, status and use of funds to the financial manager, commanders, center managers, resource advisors, and other staff members.

Administers the Resource Management System, a network of center managers, resource advisors, and cost center managers aligned to the organizational structure including unit commanders, middle managers, or supervisors. Uses automated financial management systems and computer-generated products to accomplish financial management objectives.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level.

An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess the required length of specialized experience in the following: GS-07 REQUIRES 3 MONTHS: Experience demonstrating basic finance budget training or competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures.

Experience demonstrating the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. GS-09 REQUIRES 12 MONTHS: Experience demonstrating finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures.

Experience demonstrating the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. Experience and training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures.

GS-11 REQUIRES 24 MONTHS: Experience demonstrating budget finance competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Experience demonstrating an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements.

Experience and training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately.

Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication. Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings.

Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: All applications will be considered regardless of Branch/AOC/FA/AFSC. Incumbent will be required to be assigned to compatible military position within 1 year of selection.

The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training.

MILITARY GRADE (Prior to Application): Enlisted: E-1 through E-5 UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: 103d Air Wing or any subordinate unit MAPOWER NUMBER: 1112-025 POSITION SEQUENCE NUMBER: 8060287 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a security clearance (secret) which the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCE: Individual selected at a lower level will be issued a Statement of Difference.

Predicated upon qualifications, individual could be hired at the GS-11 grade. An individual selected for this position at the lower grade will progressively be advanced to GS-11 upon achievement of required qualifications without further competition.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION: As a condition of continued employment in the GS-0560 series and dependent on the positions certification level and contingent on the employee's military rank, the employee must complete the higher financial management (FM Level II) certification within 24 months of appointment to the position.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: You will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct;- the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest