Budget Analyst (Senior Budget Analyst) at Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

About the role

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Responsible for developing, coordinating and maintaining an integrated system of Budget Execution via the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) for the entire Federal BOP which consists of Central Office (Headquarters), six (6) Regional Offices, two (2) Law Enforcement Training Centers, and 100 field installations. Responsible for monitoring the results of budget execution and formulation input from Central Office Administrators, Regional Comptrollers, and in coordination with the Controller of the Management & Specialty Training Center. Formulation and execution of various budgets of the agency and the preparation of periodic and special reports. Provides technical assistance to BOP field installations in maintaining the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and responsible for future development of enhancements to the system. Responsible for the continued development, revision, and implementation of the BOP policy relating to the FMIS system (Distributed Budget Module - Manual). To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at these levels. Experience: GS-12 and GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GS-12: Experience providing technical advice on Budget Execution Operations, annual budget requirements, annual obligations, operating costs, special projects, and other budget information. Experience reviewing appropriations through completion of Office of Management (OMB)required Quarterly Budget Execution and Call Reports, reports on Budget execution (SF-133's and SF-225's), quarterly Department of Justice (DOJ) Status Reports, Obligations and Expenditure reports. Experience in preparing reports, analyses, studies covering a wide range of program areas for Executive Staff review and consideration of current year and out year budget priorities. Experience providing technical assistance to field installations in maintaining the Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) and development of enhancements to the system. GS-13: Experience in selecting and applying appropriate budget execution evaluation and measurement techniques to determine compliance with rules and regulations issued by Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Management (OMB) and Budget, General Accounting Office (GAO), and other Federal agencies. Experience in the Budget Execution and field input consolidation and assessment of budget programs, consisting of multiple funds, and numerous programs. Experience in developing, managing and executing the Enacted budgets and ensuring compliance requirements of DOJ, OMB, GAO, and Treasury. OR Combination of Education and Experience: If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, 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. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Selective Service Requirement