Budget Officer

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Budget Officer, providing leadership and supervision of the Budget Services Branch and managing the formulation, execution, analysis, control, and reporting of budgetary resources to ensure effective stewardship of funds and compliance with applicable fiscal laws, regulations, policies, and IHS requirements. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Major duties

Manages day-to-day Budget Services Branch operations for budget formulation, operating plan review, budget execution, issuance of allowances, account balancing, and funds-status reporting to ensure budgetary resources are accurately recorded and controlled. Maintains accountability for recurring and non-recurring Advice of Allowances by appropriation, allowance, fund value, budget activity/program, and location; reconciles balances to Advice of Allotment and supporting financial reports. Analyzes budgetary accounts and performs periodic reconciliations between budget and accounting records to identify variances, over-obligations, unsupported balances, or other funds control issues and initiates corrective action. Develops and updates local budget procedures, methods, internal controls, and operating guidance to implement applicable appropriation law, budget policy, and financial-management requirements

Qualifications

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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• Prepares budget estimates, supporting schedules, and funding documentation that align organizational requirements;
• Produces and validates financial statements, funds-status reports, schedules, subsidiary records, and management analyses;
• Develops and updates local budget procedures, methods, internal controls, and operating guidance to implement applicable appropriation law, budget policy, and financial-management requirements;
• Plans and assigns work to subordinate employees based on priorities, workload, employee capabilities, and established deadlines;
• monitors progress and adjusts assignments to achieve required results

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 within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Requirements

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. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. 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.

Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). 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.