Budget Analyst

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is located at Lower Monumental Lock & Dam located on the Lower Snake River near Kahlotus, WA.

Duties

• Performs a variety of budget functions in the formulation, execution, and review within the operating projects including hydropower, recreation, navigation, fisheries, natural resources, wildlife, and administrative sections.
• Researching, forecasting, and analyzing use of funds involving direct appropriated funds, direct Bonneville Power Administration funds, large capital funds, small capital funds, reimbursable accounts and prior year funds.
• Assists in forecasting and budgeting for various types of funds including direct appropriated funds, Bonneville Power Administration funding, and sub-agreements.
• Provides ongoing advice and assistance on budgetary matters, to include interpretation of regulatory procedures for financial planning and control, and provides advice/assistance for the acquisition and execution of funds.
• Reviews, evaluates and executes budget requests/actions.
• Serves as fund control officer for the various sections, providing explanations and guidance on procedures for preparation of documents, i.e., CEFMS documents such as PRCs, supply requisition documents, etc.
• Accumulates, consolidates, and submits budgetary data for analysis against established criteria, trends and experience factors.
• Analyzes input data, weighs cost factors, evaluates current trends and projects and anticipates other requirements.
• Verifies that obligations and expenditures occur in a timely basis in accordance with the annual work plan and regulatory controls and are within the amount programmed.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires applicant to possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 1 Certified position (GS-7). Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position (GS-9). Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.