Budget Analyst - U.S. Federal Government - Washington, DC

About the Agency

USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, we operate in more than 100 countries around the world, playing an active and critical role in the promotion of U.S. foreign policy interests. When crisis strikes; when rights are repressed, when hunger, disease and poverty rob people of opportunity; USAID acts on behalf of the American people to help expand the reach of prosperity and dignity to

people the world’s most vulnerable. USAID employees in the Civil Service and Foreign Service, as well as individuals employed through Personal Service Contracts, must adhere to our Counter Trafficking in Persons Code of Conduct. For information on the effort to counter all forms of human trafficking, including the procurement of commercial sex acts and the use of forced labor, visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip .For more information about USAID, visit http://www.usaid.gov .

You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined.

This position is located in the Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluations Division (SPME), Office of Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs (OAPA), in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, DC .

USAID programs in agriculture, democracy and governance, economic growth, education, energy, health, and infrastructure provide Afghans and Pakistanis with the tools, technical support, capacity building and institutions for stability, economic development and security in the region. In Washington, OAPA provides technical support, analysis and resource management in effectively and efficiently implementing these programs. SPME provides leadership for bureau strategy, communications, and policy and oversees development, as well as program monitoring and funding operations overseas.

Duties

At the full-performance level, Budget Analyst (GS-0560-13) , you will:

Analyze existing programs, pipelines and policy directives to inform the budget formulation process for ongoing and future funding requests.

Prepare talking points, charts, and briefing papers for OAPA leadership in preparation for budget request briefings and testimony to Congress.

Analyze and integrate program and financial data, including disbursements, accruals and pipeline data.

Provide analyses of performance budget data for use in senior level, interagency discussions.

Review Mission budget performance reports and act as the main conduit through which reporting requirements originating in Washington are communicated to the field at the working level.

Analyze legislation and Agency guidance to provide support to the Missions on Government to Government (G2G) program and process development. You must have previous experience in reporting on civilian foreign assistance funds. A current understanding of the U.S. Foreign Assistance Act and how funds appropriated under this act are allocated and managed.

Travel Required

Not Required

Relocation Authorized

No

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens.

Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Males born after 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.

Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required.

You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

GS-12 -You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: (a) analyzing the budget formulation and execution for a foreign assistance budget; (b) reviewing budget requests and analyzing budget performance data; and (c) presenting findings to management to assist in strategic budget decisions.

GS-13 -You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: (a) providing budget assessment and oversight of future budget planning and process management; (b) providing reviews and analysis of standards, regulations and policy; and (c) liaising with foreign government officials, either in the host country or with foreign diplomats in the United States.

You must have previous experience in reporting on civilian foreign assistance funds. A current understanding of the U.S. Foreign Assistance Act and how funds appropriated under this act are allocated and managed.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, relevant to the duties of the position to be filled, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible employee who possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities which clearly exceed the minimum requirements of the position. A well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum education and experience requirements, meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned to the Silver Category or higher Category; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training.

A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. In the absence of selective and quality ranking factors, selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations.

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Therefore, ​ no Transcripts are required .

Note: Your answers to the assessment questionnaire must be supported in your resume.

Security Clearance

Secret

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