Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO MILITARY REQUIREMENT. This National Guard position is for a BUDGET ANALYST, Position Description Number PDT58107P1 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard. This position is located in the Air National Guard (ANG) Wing, Financial Management Division. Responsibilities As a BUDGET ANALYST, GS-0560-11, you will accomplish budget formulation, trend analyses, and execution evaluation of Federal funds provided by the Air National Guard and Department of Defense (DoD) components to the assigned wing/units. Incumbent is recognized as a technical authority on matters of fiscal and budgetary policy, law, and regulatory guidelines for the organization. The incumbent is responsible for budgetary functions including administration of the Resource Management System (RMS). Accomplishes budget functions in support of state and Federal Air National Guard operations, training, and readiness missions. 1. Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizations/programs into a consolidated budget request. Analyzes and interprets NGB budgetary guidance to provide appropriate local budget policy and procedures. Develops budget formulation assumptions, formats organizational requirements for budget submissions. Requests, reviews, analyzes, edits, and consolidates budget submissions before forwarding to NGB. Develops appropriate narrative justification statements and presentation materials for budget submissions, un-funded requirements and programmatic changes. Develops detailed programming and justification and documentation for estimates included in the overall ANG Financial Plan, DoD Program Objective Memorandums (POM), and DoD Future Year Defense Programs (FYDP). 2. Performs budget execution analysis of obligations incurred and actual expenditures of different sources and types of funding, such as one-year, multi-year, and no-year appropriations; reimbursement funds; and transfers of funds from other agencies. Identifies funding status, shortfalls, and provides guidance for the proper application of annual budget and/or allotment authority. Exercises broad latitude, judgment, and ingenuity in interpreting and applying guidance containing ambiguous or conflicting instructions to ensure legal/efficient use of funding. Exercises technical authority and control in approving or disapproving funding requests based on interpretations of fiscal law, regulation, or policy. Reviews funding documents for assigned appropriations. Allocates appropriated funds to individual activities/functional areas based on an analysis of activity budget estimates, historical expenditures, quarterly projections, and approved funding. Performs analysis of actual expenditures compared to planned utilization of annual budget and/or allotment authority, evaluates fund availability to achieve balance of approved objectives and determines where reprogramming actions may be necessary. 3. Provides financial advice, interpretation, and guidance on budget related matters such as types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities, status and use of funds to the financial manager, commanders, center managers, resource advisors, and other staff members. Information may include details on budget submissions, un-funded requirements submissions, year-end closeout procedures, and other procedural guidance. Provides management with accurate financial information: financial reports, trend analyses, rates of expenditures, and comparisons of actual performance to the financial plan, historical data, and identification of variances. Serves as focal point for end-of-year closeout of all appropriated funds and a financial consultant to management on issues, i.e., budgeting strategies and techniques, use of financial management products, resource distribution, program priorities, financial forecasts and projections, and development of annual, long-range, and conversion financial plans. 4. Administers the Resource Management System, a network of center managers, resource advisors, and cost center managers aligned to the organizational structure including unit commanders, middle managers, or supervisors. Designs presentation materials for chairpersons and briefings, and documents the quarterly Financial Working Group (FWG) meetings. Designs materials for, briefings, conducts briefings, and documents the quarterly Financial Management Board (FMB) meetings. Designs, develops, conducts, and documents resource management training for all personnel responsible for the expenditure of appropriated funds. 5. Uses automated financial management systems and computer-generated products to accomplish financial management objectives. Confirms accuracy of automated system database information and informs resource advisors and/or accounting personnel of significant problems, trends, or variances. Uses various computer software and web-based programs to produce required financial reports, plans, schedules, etc. Presents effective analyses of financial management information regarding the expenditure of appropriated funds. 6. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 3. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 4. Wear of the military uniform is prohibited while in technician status. 5. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. 6. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license. 7. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1). 8.THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: The following qualification factors are applicable to the budget analysis positions: Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; Ability to plan and coordinate difficult and complex programs; Ability to develop, apply, and adjust financial plans and policies to attain agency objectives; Ability to select, develop, and supervise a subordinate staff; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, not only with subordinate staff, but with all levels of key management officials, the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness; Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; and, Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner; Ability to apply a high level of sound and independent judgment in the solution of financial problems and in the administration of a financial management program; Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. Knowledge of agency operating programs; Knowledge of financial principles, methods, techniques, and systems; Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication; Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; Skilled in training, mentoring, and problem solving; and, Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify as a minimal entry level for the GS-0560-11 position, the candidate must be eligible for entry into the position's financial management certification career program based before final approval and appointment is processed. A candidate must have at least 24 months of finance budget experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of financial NG principles and procedures. Candidate must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have experiences and training that demonstrate the competencies to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. 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). b. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. c. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. d. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements. Education Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree and/or a post graduate degree from an accredited college/university in NG finance; -or- in a combination of the following required disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management is optimum. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).