Budget Officer (State Budget Officer)

Department: Department of the Interior

Location(s): Falls Church, Virginia

Salary Range: $117962.0 - $153354.0 Per Year

Job Summary: Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Falls Church, Virgina. Information about Falls Church and the surrounding area can be found here: Visit Falls Church, VA We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Note: Apply Early, this job closes on the day we receive 75 applicants.

Major Duties:

• Directs the use of activity based costing (ABC) and Activity Based Management (ABM) concepts and systems.
• Tracks, monitor, and analyzes the current year operating budget status relative to program accomplishment.
• Performs financial analysis and facilities quarterly review submissions and end of year analysis.
• Provides leadership and guidance on all aspects of budget and financial management and programing including management analysis or program evaluation and review.
• Responsible for all out year and current year activities to include strategic budget planning, budget justification and planning target development and Annual Work Plan Execution.
• Incorporates ABC/M into program cost analysis annual/multi-year/long range fiscal planning and the development of annual work plans and budget strategies.
• Conducts special analytical studies in support of organizational and management needs including workforce planning.
• Resolves problems and obtains necessary resources to produce on-time quality products.
• Recommends procedural, organizational, or other changes.
• Serves as a supervisor, consultant, coach, and supporter with budget team members; creates mutual respect with employees and between employees.
• Facilities work and maintains good working relationships and coordinates goals, priorities, and organizational needs and achievements.

Qualifications: Specialized Experience: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify, applicants must possess at least one full year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: Performing budget formulation, justification, presentation, execution, and review of financial status reports. Determining availability of funds and applying principles of funds to purchase requests and interagency agreements. Assisting in monitoring the execution of long-range budget plans to fund programs and projects. Performing routine aspects of year-end budget close-out to ensure the accuracy of expenditures and compliance. Communicate orally to brief senior staff on budget requests. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience. 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, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: The work is principally sedentary with a moderate amount of standing and walking. Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. Occasional travel may be required.

How to Apply: THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by 12/03/2024. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact gcomella@blm.gov. If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the Internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. PLEASE NOTE: If you have access to a public library, State Job Service Office, etc., you should use these resources to apply online. You must follow the steps described below to complete the application process: YOU MUST HAVE OR CREATE A PROFILE IN USAJOBS. Your profile must contain a current resume for submission. See Required Documents section for what to include in your resume. INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is an available tool when you login to your USAJOBS account. Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility section of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the appointment eligibilities that you selected. You must provide proof of your eligibility to be considered. You must submit a resume and also complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. 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. The eligibility portion of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this announcement. You may choose more than one eligibility. You must provide proof of your eligibility and will only be considered for the questions that you answer "yes". Please note, your eligibility will be based solely on the selections you have indicated in this section. You must provide the supporting documentation to support your claim to be considered. You may choose more than one eligibility in this section. To view the assessment questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12609375 Note: If invited to take additional competency assessment(s), you will be able to preview a sample exercise at the time of the assessment. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (Welcome | Login.gov), 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. FOLLOW UP. Check your application status before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume, on-line questionnaire, and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/03/2024. NOTE: Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore, you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2024-12-03