Budget Analyst - Senior Level
Company: National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: March 15, 2023
Job Description:
WE ARE THE NRO For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired,
launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for
America's advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified
architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best
space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content
on the planet. Learn more at . Basic Eligibility For A Position
With The NRO
U.S. Citizenship is requiredYou must
be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearanceYou will
be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testingYou will be
subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph
examinationsFederal Employee Vaccination Requirement - To ensure
compliance with nationwide COVID-19 vaccine protocols, please visit
to review the latest guidance.Where You Will WorkAre you a
financial mastermind? - Are you a business, finance or accounting
major looking for an exciting challenge? Does analyzing,
formulating and defending multi-year budgets for reconnaissance
satellite systems to ensure the safety and security of the United
States interest you? Does a career with an "out of this world"
mission sound fascinating?If so, the NRO is looking for you!The NRO
Cadre is collecting resumes via a Continuous Announcement for
consideration against current and future opportunities for Senior -
Level Budget Analysts (GG-14), occupational series 0560. For more
information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
occupational series, click .This is a full time position. Your
resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and
experience may be a good match.Who May Apply
This position is open to the
public.Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade
level or higher as indicated in this announcement. This is NOT a
promotion opportunity for current Federal government employees. If
selected for the position, Federal government employees will
transition laterally at their current grade level and step.Federal
applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request
acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.The
NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job
announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply
internally.What You Will Be Doing
Manage/support -a program,
procurement, or major system acquisition with significant resources
(e.g., a multi-million-dollar -level of expenditures, et al.).
-Serve as a Senior Budget Analyst with the authority and
responsibility for directing and administering the budget
activities to ensure optimal effectiveness, efficiency and
utilization of program resources. -Develop budget estimates to
support programs, by researching, compiling, and summarizing data
required during the formulation of the annual budget. -Recommend,
justify, and provide rationale for
realignments/reallocation/reprogramming of funds to management to
ensure adequate and efficient distribution of resources. -Provide
analysis and oversight of expenditures to ensure accuracy and
compliance with financial, fiscal, and auditing directives.
-Perform the full range of supervisory/managerial functions.Analyze
and manage productivity, workload, and program accomplishment of
subordinate team members. -Direct the development, and
implementation of budgetary policies, plans, and procedures,
evaluate policies and programs, to assess the impact of changes,
trends, needs, and actions -Perform the full range of
supervisory/managerial functions. -Secure classified information in
accordance with EO 13526 and adheres to the -tenets -of NRO
Directive 80-3 and Diversity Management -What You Need
A Bachelor's/Master's Degree in a
related occupation (Accounting, Business, Finance, etc.) is
qualifying for this level and is highly desirable, or you may
qualify based on experience. - -Knowledge of financial management
budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies,
and processes to formulation, justify, and execute assigned budget
in support of the mission, structure, goal, work processes, and
programs of assigned activities/organizations and skill in applying
this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments;
-Demonstrated knowledge of the federal budget process to formulate
budget estimates, develop and consolidate, or to edit budget
justifications and reports; -Knowledgeable in the use of program
analyses techniques to review program performance and plans for
improvements; -Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in budgeting,
financial management, cost estimating, governmental program
accounting, and to be well versed in writing and editing
capabilities, and the use of judgement, logic, and analytical
abilities. -There is no substitution of education for experience at
this level. -Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any
public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past
experience in the application of the particular
competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities -necessary to
successfully perform - and is typically in or directly related to
the -duties of the position as described above. -Experience must be
reflected in your resume. - Other Position Requirements
Overtime Statement: - May be required
to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings,
weekends, and/or holidays.Travel Statement: - May be required to
travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty
assignments.Financial Disclosure: - May be required to file an OGE
Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon
appointment and will be required to file annually.Defense
Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) coded positions: -If
selected for a DAWIA coded position, the incumbent must meet
appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition
Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after
accepting this position. Individual shall maintain, at a minimum 80
continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services
acquisition management system. DAWIA requirements may be located at
the . Geographic Mobility Agreement: May be subject to directed
reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness, and/or
career development.Information Assurance (IA): Must achieve the
appropriate IA certification within six months of
assignment.Emergency Essential: Certain positions are deemed
emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all
position requirements.LocationChantilly, VASalary2023 salary range
for the Washington, DC area:GG-14: $132,368 - $172,075**This
position is a Senior Level DCIPS position. The NRO is accepting
applications from U.S. Citizens and current Federal Government
employees for this position. - To qualify for the position, Federal
government employees MUST currently be at the GG-14 grade and may
ONLY apply for a lateral reassignment at their current grade level
and step. -. -Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade
may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoDI
1400.25 Volume 2006.Hiring IncentivesThe NRO may offer hiring
incentives and other entitlements at management's discretion.Trial
PeriodAll new will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
Veterans' PreferenceDoD Components with DCIPS positions apply
Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined
by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures
provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and
Placement. - If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as
defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you must submit documents
verifying your eligibility upon request.Equal Employment
Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not
discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status,
disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee
organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or
other non-merit factor.
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