Budget Analyst jobs in Lansing, MI

Duties

***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION***

This position is located in National Guard organizations outside of the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO), Comptroller or Wing Financial Management (FM) function.

These positions will work under USPFO however will be dispersed to assist other units.

Performs routine budget analysis functions in assigned areas. Work may be performed in any segment of the normal range of budget administration work performed by the organization including budget formulation, budget presentation-enactment, or budget estimates and justifications; interpreting OMB directives and circulars; providing information and advice to program managers; reviewing bureau and office budget submissions for reasonableness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and guidelines; monitoring budget; recommending reprogramming of funds as needed.

GS-0560-09
1. Performs moderately difficult and complex assignments consisting of well-precedented tasks to further orient the employee in the application of occupational principles, methods, and techniques.

2. Executes budget. Continually analyzes and evaluates changes and gaps in program plans and funding.

3. Performs program analysis of actual expenditures compared to planned utilization of annual budget and/or allotment authority, evaluates fund availability to achieve balance of approved objectives and determines where reprogramming actions may be necessary.

4. Provides financial advice, interpretation, and guidance on a variety of budget related matters, to include types of funding available, budgetary changes, and year-end closeout procedures.

5. Prepares budget related reports, written correspondence and other documentation.

6. Performs other duties as assign.

GS-0560-11
1. Provides management oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation and execution of funds.

2. Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of Fund Authorizations Documents (FADS) for the state ARNG Comptroller.

3. Prepares quarterly resource management reports, monthly analysis of financed orders in relation to forecasting expenses and provides narrative explanation of the causes of variances between actual and budget objectives.

4. Reviews transactions including reservations, obligations, and disbursements bases on interpretation of laws, regulations, or policy.

5. Provides technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested.

6. Independently develops and implements guidelines and policies as well as management controls for effective budget execution.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must have a valid civilian driver’s license.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  Agency contact information

  Brooklynn Richards

  Email

  brooklynn.m.richards.civ@army.mil

  Address

  MI USPFO
  3423 North Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
  Lansing, MI 48906
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens. Area 1: Open to on-board permanent employees of the MIARNG or MING (Tenure I or II status). Area 2: Open to current T5 employees from other federal agencies, and any qualified U.S. citizen candidates.