Budget Analyst (12 MONTH REGISTER)

Duties

WHAT IS THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)DIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies may be filled anywhere within the IT Organization.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

Reviews, analyzes, and interprets legislation, appropriation language, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directives; Treasury Department, Budget Guidance Manuals; and other agency guidelines pertaining to the IRS programs appropriation where effect of congressional budget actions may impact on the appropriation.

Develops, maintains, and updates internal management documents such as the Financial Operating Guidelines (FOG), Reimbursable Operating Guidelines (ROG), Financial Management Codes Handbook, standard operating procedures, and information systems training manuals and course materials.

Formulates, coordinates, monitors, evaluates, and reconciles major operating program budgets, e.g., allocates support resources to the operating offices, prepares staffing and other resource reports, and conducts cost and spending studies. Advises and assists the CFO, Deputy CFO, senior managers, executives, and managers within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer on all financial planning matters affecting the organization.

Reviews, analyzes, and interprets legislation, appropriation language, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directives; Treasury Department, Budget Guidance Manuals; and other agency guidelines pertaining to the IRS programs appropriation where effect of Congressional budget actions may impact on the appropriation. Develops proposed policy and procedural guidance to the field for use in budget development. Analyzes estimates to identify imbalance among program areas, to determine adequacy of costing procedures, and to reconcile estimates with current levels of expenditures and anticipated changes in program or staffing levels.

Participates in the initiative development process by collaborating with planning and performance staff and assigned business unit(s) in developing guidance and for reviewing budget initiative submissions.

Independently reviews business unit budget submissions, ensuring accuracy of numerical and narrative information. Compiles narrative and statistical material and prepares technical, narrative, and graphic representation of information for use by key program managers scheduled to appear before Congress and for formal presentation of the IRS programs budget to Treasury and OMB officials. Maintains appropriation controls reflecting current status of budget request throughout the review cycle. Directs the development and submission of the final IRS programs budget request.

Directs the preparation and maintenance of backup data, opening statements, and overall statement for use by the appropriation director in Congressional hearings relative to the IRS appropriation. Participates in the defense of the budget before Congress through review of testimony, preparation of inserts for the record, and development and distribution of fact sheets and data supporting the budget submission.

Provides budget information and data for the program year as it enters the execution year for enclosure in the Service funding guidance letters to business units. Advises and assists the CFO, Deputy CFO, Associate CFO for Corporate Budget, senior managers, and managers within the office on all financial planning and execution matters affecting the Service.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))
• Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/(https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-13 LEVEL: To be minimally qualified for this position, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government. Specialized experience is experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance. To be qualifying your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of budget concepts, process, financial coding structure and the interrelationships among appropriations; Ability to interpret the budgetary aspects of laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and provide guidance; Ability to interpret and apply budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint; Proven ability to analyze and relate financial data to work plans, business plans, Strategic Plans, and organizational accomplishments and the ability to communicate orally and in writing and make presentations clearly and persuasively. In addition, at this level your experience should include: Ability to manage time, balance priorities, and work effectively under pressure of tight timeframes and changing conditions; Advanced skills in using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and communications programs; and Knowledge of analytical and problem-solving techniques and extensive knowledge of automated financial systems.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information

• Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
• The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday: Day Shift
• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
• Relocation expenses - No
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• May be eligible for telework based on IRS policy. If you are in a telework eligible position, you may be directed to temporarily telework on a full-time basis due to COVID 19. Employees must be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. Once normal operations resume, employees may be directed back to the office to perform the duties of their position. Telework eligibility does not guarantee telework; employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.

Please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.

If the position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be closed early.

This is an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill vacancies in the locations listed as they become available for the next 12 months contingent upon funding and space requirements. Applicants must apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of the following cutoff dates to be considered: Cutoff date(s): 2/27/2023. This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 12 month period if needed, not later than 5 days prior to the additional cut-off date(s). Eligible applicants in the highest category who apply by the initial cut-off date will be considered first. If additional vacancies exist, applicants who applied after the initial cutoff date who place in the highest category will be considered next. Selections from this announcement may be made no later than (NLT) 2/27/2024.

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