Budget Analyst

About the company

This position is in the Administration Department of the Yakama Service Unit in Toppenish, WA. The position is a career ladder position, the employee performs routine and recurring budget administration duties which facilitate the conduct of more complex and detailed review and analysis functions as well as funds certification on personnel and procurement actions.

Your tasks

Plan, prepare, review, edit, and consolidate annual and multi-year budget estimates. Recommends options for adjusting estimated funding needs, prepare and edit narrative justifications for adjustments. Analyze budget and/or financial program data to develop annual and multi-year budget estimates. Conducts research, identify, and analyze trends in the use of funds. Assists program managers and staff officials in interpreting the impact of and planning for multi-year financial/budgetary and program changes. Monitors the execution of a budget with many different sources and types of funding such as reimbursements for services performed, and revenue from third party collections. Identify and analyze trends in the receipt, obligation, or expenditure of funds to ensure that objectives of financial plans are being met.

Requirements

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-05) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Perform daily maintenance to ensure the availability of funds through the use of commitment and obligation registers; assist in creating monthly reports using an automated financial data system; assist in a variety of research and tracking of financial obligations; audit financial records for proper allocation under supervision; analyze accounting data for accuracy. OR One full year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education the demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR A Bachelor's degree in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A) as shown by one of the following: (1) I graduated with at least an overall GPA of 2.95, (2) I graduated with at least a 3.45 GPA in my major or during the last two years of college; (3) I graduated in the top third of my class; or (4) I have been a member of a national scholastic honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR Combination of Education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-07 grade level.

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Plan, create, and review reports using an automated financial data system; checking the accuracy and adequacy of budget justification data submitted in support of budget estimates or requests for allotments by comparison with source documents; research, identify and clarify discrepancies identified during the monthly reconciliation and make necessary corrections; assists in preparing projections of expenditures and funding requirements for future budgets. OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR Combination of Education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-09 grade level.

Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

There are no education requirements. If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).