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. This position is located in the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Administration Division, Budget Development Branch. Performs a variety of duties involving the formulation, justification and presentation of all Bureau of Prisons' budgets and the preparation of periodic and special reports. Translates raw budget data into a required budget format and exhibits, and prepares special financial, budget and project analyses for Bureau programs such as, obligations incurred, project status, modernization and repair of existing facilities and positions and work years required for one of the following Bureau programs: Manpower, education, drug abuse, medical , and Automated Data Processing. Institution commissaries and UNICOR. Plans, organizes, and carries out annual and multi-year budgeting in support of Bureau-wide programs. Provides expert advice on all phases of appropriated fund budgeting to program managers at all levels of the Bureau. Reports actuals and prepares estimates of the position, work year, budget authority, obligation and outlay requirements of the Federal Prisons System for the past, current, and budget years. To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this grade level. Experience: 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 qualifying experience are: Experience in the formulation, justification, and presentation requirements of budget submissions to agency officials, Office of Management and Budget and Congress. Experience in providing advice and guidance to Executive staff regarding annual budget requirements, annual obligations and operating costs, special projects and operational budgetary issues/problems. Experience in translating budget data into a required budget format and exhibits, and prepares special financial, budget and project analysis, impact statements for obligations incurred and project status. Experience in performing continuous review of appropriations through reports to identify and resolve budget issues, ensure that the use of funds is consistent with budget estimates, Congressional intent and Office of Management and Budget's policy. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the 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