BUDGET ANALYST

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a BUDGET ANALYST, Position Description Number PDT6355000 and is part of the MA ARNG G6, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: Joseph Montiverdi, ***.

What you will do

• Provides management oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation and execution of funds.
• Reviews annual appropriation and authorization legislation to determine congressional intent.
• Reviews and interprets higher headquarters' orders, guidelines and directives, and policies and precedents to assess impact on State programs.
• Prepares budget requests consistent with guidance issued by NGB.
• Advises Program Managers (PMs) on the appropriate use of discretionary funds consistent with fiscal law.
• Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of Funding Authorizations Documents (FADS) for the state ARNG Comptroller.
• Develops, coordinates and distributes Funding Allocation Targets to division and PM accounts using the State Automated Budget System and the State Accounting and Reservation System.
• Produces monthly reports and summary reports on annual funding programs and allotment for these accounts to PMs, senior management, the Chief of Staff, the Adjutant General (AG) and NGB.
• Responsible for the budgetary planning and programming timetables for new and modified programs, deployments, and mobilizations for the state ARNG.
• Develops processes and guidance in unique situations without specific guidance.
• 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.
• Develops supplemental guidance and instructions for operating officials on the preparation and submission of budget estimates and ensures a comparable level of funding to estimates and requests.
• Reviews transactions including reservations, obligations, and disbursements based on interpretation of laws, regulations, or policy.
• Responsible for reprogramming and migration of congressional interest program funds based on Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) decisions and changing needs of various organizations.
• Prepares requests to NGB for budget activity transfers directed by the AG and the PBAC.
• Trains ARNG personnel in budget and financial management principles, techniques, responsibilities, distribution, and accounting for federal funds.
• Upon mobilization, makes recommendations on obtaining resources; and computes budget requirements.
• Provides technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested.
• Works with other Department of Defense (DoD) components to establish business practices to enhance mission accomplishment.
• Serves as the budgetary primary point of contact for issues relating to the Master Cooperative Agreements.
• Independently develops and implements guidelines and policies as well as management controls for effective budget execution.
• Exercises primary oversight of program manager appointments and delegations of authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned

How you will be evaluated

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Documents you must provide

• Your name and contact information.
• Work Experience section of your resume must include: Name of the organization you worked at.
• Job title you held at the organization.
• Start and end dates for the position (dates must have month and year).
• Bulleted statements regarding duties you performed in the position.
• Be clear and concise in stating your duties, we will not make any assumptions regarding your experience.
• Your bulleted statements should reflect that you have the required specialized experience described in this announcement.
• If your position was in the civil service, include the grade and series for the position.
• If applicable, include TRADITIONAL GUARDSMEN experience.
• Enter your MOS, bulleted statements of duties, and start and end dates (dates must have month and year).
• Education and certificates if applicable.
• Include name of school, degree, or certificate, start and end dates.
• Part-Time, unpaid, volunteer work if applicable.
• Include duties and responsibilities and start and end dates (dates must have month and year) IMPORTANT: Resumes that exceed 2 pages cannot be considered.
• For additional information regarding resume requirements visit: *** Unofficial Transcripts - If used to qualify (An official transcript may be required before being hired.) Veteran's Preference - If applicable and claiming Veteran's Preference, you must upload documentation to support your Veteran's Preference claim to include your DD-214 indicating the type of discharge.
• If claiming Veteran's Preference for a disability, you must submit a VA Disability letter and SF-15 supporting your disability claim.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants - If claiming PPP status you must submit required documentation as stated below: DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians: A copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
• Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement: A copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible: A copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.

What to expect next

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.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.

Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

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