Summary As a Budget Analyst the incumbent performs a specified portion or portions of the full range of budget analysis assignments, and related financial and program management functions. Location of position: General Services Administration, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). Location is negotiable upon selection. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. If you are selected for this position you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy. Fort Worth, TX, Kansas City, MO, Denver, CO, Philadelphia, PA, and Washington, DC. The duty station and work schedule will be determined upon selection and will be located within one of GSA's Regional Offices area. Assists in developing and formulating the organization's budget request for the coming fiscal year. Furnishes technical guidance and assistance to managers and other employees in formulating, developing, coordinating, and integrating budgetary and financial management requirements by providing forecasts, estimates and financial plans and justifications on an annual and/or interim schedule As required, develops supporting data for budget requests and submits to the supervisor for additional review and levels of concurrence. Performs necessary analyses of consolidated budget requests using such techniques as cost-benefit analysis and by researching possible alternative methods of funding; prepares statements justifying funding requests for higher-level management and/or the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Monitors the use and rate of expenditure of assigned budget accounts to ensure that funds and ceiling are not overspent and recommends the reprogramming of funds as necessary. Prepares a variety of reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations. Interprets OCFO directives and circulars and recommends revised procedures in response to changes in agency policies and/or government regulations. Reviews the performance of assigned budget activities to determine if discrepancies in operating budget plans exist, and recommends any remedial actions required. Develops budgetary procedures for administering allowances, and implements and/or monitors internal financial controls for assigned budget activities to avoid violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one-year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-11 salary range starts at $73,690.00 per year. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience performing a wide range budgetary duties and procedures which included program planning, analysis and administration of assigned budget activities. Such experience must have included assisting with the following: Applying budgeting and financial management processes, policies, procedures, and regulations to formulate, justify, and monitor budget activities; Analyzing and evaluating financial and budgetary relationships to develop recommendations for budgetary actions. Preparing a variety of reports for management, such as status of funds, expenses, and obligations Education Note: 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/ Additional Information This position is eligible for the bargaining unit. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment. Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.