BUDGET ANALYST

BUDGET ANALYST

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Eastover, South Carolina

Salary Range: $61722 - $80243 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a BUDGET ANALYST, Position Description NumberPDD2656000, and is part of the SC SCARNG TRNG SITE CMD, South Carolina Army National Guard.

Major Duties:

• This position is located in the Directorate of Resource Management (DRM) of an Army National Guard Garrison Training Center (GTC) Level III/IV and above. The purpose of this position is to serve as a financial advisor to the Base Operations Manager, providing technical assistance concerning the overall fiscal management program including preplanning, budgeting, programming, funds allocation, procurement, commercial accounts management, payrolls, accounting, internal controls, auditing, and reporting. Assists the Base Operations Manager in determining the significance of management decisions on financial plans and other fiscal matters. Work in financial management budget administration, budget formulation, and budget execution. Work provides management oversight and guidance to the budget formulation and execution process. Performs work that follows established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment; and, typically learn to do the work through extended specialized experiences. Budget analysts, assigned to line program offices, often advise managers on the preparation, documentation, and submission requirements for budget requests; the relative costs analysis and benefits of alternative program plans; the allotments and sub-allotments of funds for distribution to program managers; the propriety of obligations and expenditures check results; and, provide guidance concerning the legal and regulatory aspects covering the use of funds. Performs work that requires a range of competencies in regard to budget operation, procedures, and program guidelines, concepts, guiding principles, techniques, and practices.

Qualifications: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): Area of Consideration: This position is open to Area 1 Only. Area 1: Current employees of the South Carolina Army National Guard (Tenure 1 and 2) Area 2: Current members of the South Carolina Army National Guard Area 3: Any individual eligible for membership in the South Carolina Army National Guard *Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and are not eligible for Area 1. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Is experience that prepares the applicant to perform the prescribed duties of the position. An applicant must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies to qualify for a position identified by its applicable position description GS-Grade, financial management certification career level, and assigned military skills. This is a Financial Management Certification Level Two Position. The position's level of work requires the application of comprehensive financial management knowledge and technical proficiency combined with a broad knowledge of professional concepts, policies, and principles. Work also involves expanding skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities of high-potential personnel. OTHER TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE SERIES GS-0560 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. The Priority Placement Program's criteria is ALWAYS processed and cleared PRIOR to advertising INITIAL HIRE positions, via Job Vacancy Announcements. 2. Prior to Title 32 Excepted Service appointment, an applicant must have a current completed/cleared drug test. 3. Prior to Title 32 Excepted Service appointment, must possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which the applicant/employee lives or is principally employed, in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives. 4. Must possess or be able to obtain the proper clearance type and level within one year of appointment according to DoD Personnel Security Program Management Directives. 5. As a basis of continued Title 32 Excepted Service employment/appointment to a GS-0560 position, the employee must complete all Financial Management Program education and training. 6. As a basis of continued Title 32 Excepted Service employment/appointment to a GS-0560 position, the employee must meet the DoD directed civilian financial management certifications for the Budget Analysis position within two years of initial hire date or promotion appointment date. 7. As a basis of continued Title 32 Excepted Service employment/appointment in the GS-0560 Budget Analysis position, the employee must complete the requisite quantity of CETs every two years to sustain the achieved certification level. 8. The NG Title 32 Excepted Service Budget Analysis employee must complete all required Financial Management Certification continuing education and training hours; and, the employee, along with his or her applicable supervisor, must document and manage the employee's Individual Development Plan. 9. As a basis of continued Title 32 Excepted Service employment/appointment in the GS-0560 Budget Analysis position, the employee's supervisor must monitor and track the employee's certification progress; and, work with the applicable JFHQ-State Human Resources Officer to take progressive discipline, as appropriate to ensure the GS-0560 Budget Analysis employee attains his/her certification levels within the required time periods. 10. The Title 32 Excepted Service employee is subject to adverse actions, to include reassignment to a lower-grade, without pay or grade retention, and/or separation from federal service, when he or she fails to obtain the required Financial Management Certification and education requirements for the GS-0560 graded Budget Analysis position. 11. All certifications are documented in the automated Learning Management Systems, as NGB Title 32 Excepted Service GS 0560 Qualification Standard 20 November 2016 8 directed by DoD, U.S. Department of the Army, U.S. Department of the Air Force, and/or NG Career Field Functional Manager. 12. As a basis of continued Title 32 Excepted Service employment/appointment to the GS-0560 position, the employee must have and maintain a current Network License according to Army or Air Force Directives, Licensing Network Users and Certifying Network Professionals. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-28