Supervisory 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: Serves as Supervisory Budget Analyst within the J8 Resource & Assessment Directorate (RA) in US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) with responsibility to assist in the planning, coordination, and supervision of all matters pertaining to budget activities.

Duties

• Formulates, presents, and executes annual budgets for complex organizational programs and activities.
• Conducts program reviews and budget analyses to assess requirements, funding execution, and resource alignment.
• Provides funding guidance to program managers and ensures budget functions are responsive, effective, and compliant with applicable policies.
• Executes and monitors multiple appropriated and reimbursable funding programs, including multi-year and multi-appropriation funds.
• Exercises control over operational funds and monitors the use of designated representation and related funds.
• Reviews and evaluates budget and program guidance from higher headquarters and external agencies to support planning and execution.
• Prepares, coordinates, and presents budget briefings, justifications, and recommendations to senior leaders and higher headquarters.
• Provides financial management advice and recommendations during planning, contingency, and exercise-related activities.
• Maintains liaison with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate budget matters and ensure effective exchange of financial information.
• Supervises Budget Branch personnel by assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, identifying training needs, and providing technical and administrative guidance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Designated Tier 5, Special Sensitive (High Risk). Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access as a condition of employment.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• FM Level 2: This position requires DoD Financial Management Level 2 Certification per NDAA 2012 (10 USC 1599d). Compliance is a condition of employment; failure to certify timely may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Per AR 690-11, this role is Emergency-Essential, superseding military recall. During crisis/war, you must work to support combat systems/operations post-mobilization or evacuation. Extra training, medical, and deployment duties apply.
• Per AR 690-11, this position is designated "Key" and cannot be vacated during national emergencies. The incumbent is exempt from active-duty recall and will receive training to sustain base operations during mobilization
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.