Job Summary

About the Position: As the Budget Analyst for Communication Electronics Command G8 office, you will manage all components of assigned fiscal management functions. The Acquisition Demonstration program provides initiatives such as: simplified classification, streamlined hiring and expanded developmental opportunities.

Job Description

• Formulates annual and multi-year budget estimates for a wide variety of activities related to the development, testing, production, fielding, and support of C5ISR systems.
• Exercises control and surveillance over funding matters to assure successful attainment of project objectives.
• Compiles narrative and statistical material and prepares exhibits and related background information for program briefings.
• Prepares documents needed to process budget estimates, requests for supplemental appropriations, requests for reprogramming apportionments and allotments from higher headquarters to finance new programs or changes brought about by legislative action.
• Reviews, analyzes, and verifies data submitted for consistency with financial and program objectives, adherence to instructions, and necessity of expenditures, and compliance with most recent fiscal policy guidance.
• Monitors the execution of the approved operating budget to assure that funds are properly allocated and are being obligated and spent in a timely, effective, and appropriate manner.
• Recommends adjustment within budget line items in response to changes in programs, staffing levels, and/or funds availability.
• Exercises budget controls through review and approval of the obligation and expenditure of funds to include payment of personnel salaries, travel, and expenses.
• Performs in-depth analysis of budget requests, considers unforeseen factors in development and production, shifts in project direction and emphasis and/or requests not included in planned programs; and explores alternative sources of funding.
• Develops justification and impact statements and compiles data to be used for forecasting obligations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level or band which includes: 1) providing policy interpretation and direction regarding a wide range of financial resource management operations; 2) recommending solutions to complex financial issues. 3) monitoring monthly obligations and expenditures for assigned accounts; and 4) preparing a variety of reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Budget Administration Budget Execution Budget Formulation, Justification, and Presentation Financial Management Analysis

The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) is the Army’s materiel integrator for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) readiness. As a major subordinate command of the U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC), CECOM collaborates with Army Commands, Program Executive Offices, other AMC commands, and industry partners to provide, integrate, and sustain world-class C5ISR hardware, software, and mission command capabilities for the joint warfighter. CECOM maintains a global team of approximately 9,000 Soldiers, civilians, and contractors and is headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD.