Remote Federal Budget Analyst Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a resources advisor/budget analyst performing day-to-day control and management involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of the organization's budget and funding requirements.
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Duties
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• Serves as the functional point of contact for day-to-day budget/financial issues.
• Performs budget formulation work involving review and preparation of budget estimates and financial plans.
• Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of funds.
• Provides advice, assistance and guidance on budgeting and related information and conducts analyses, reviews and special studies of budget and/or related information.
• Uses budgetary and other automated system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting/funding assignments.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The incumbent of this position must be able to obtain, and maintain, the necessary and required Top-Secret security
  clearance. As such, this is a Drug Testing Designated Position. The incumbent is subject to initial and random drug testing.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends
  and may be required to work alternate shifts from normal duty hours requiring overtime or comp time.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft in support of official
  business.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
• Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program

Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions for the GS-0560, Budget Analysis series.. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. I have, or within 120 days, will have 52 weeks (one year) of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-07) level or equivalent (grade level, pay schedule, pay band, etc) and is described in detail in my resume. An example of creditable specialized experience includes: Knowledge of installation budget and finance regulations, procedures and processes for budget formulation to function effectively; Knowledge of, and skill in applying, commonly used budget and finance principles, practices, and methods of budget execution and the organizational structure, programs, and work methods of serviced components sufficient to function effectively. Examples of specialized experience includes applying financial analysis, and review reports, documents records, data or other materials for authenticity. Applies laws, regulations, policies, standards or procedures to specific financial issues.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related or Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree, or LL.M., IN A RELATED FIELD from an accredited school. NOTE: You must provide your official transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of education and experience such as education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (i.e beyond the second year) of progressively higher-level graduate education (leading to Ph.D. or equivalent, or L.L.M.) IN A RELATED FIELD from an accredited school, and some (but less than 1 year) of specialized experience as described above.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned budget in support of the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of assigned activities/organizations.
Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks.
Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing source of factual information, such as that found in accounting reports, payroll records, work reports, or inventory and supply data.
Skill in preparing written forms, schedules, and reports related to the obligation and expenditures of funds.
Ability to make oral presentations on the budget, and conduct budget-related training to a variety of audiences.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 13047663
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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities please click here. Subsequently, FTR Bulletin 20-04 issued by GSA, provides further information regarding NDAA FY2020, Public Law 116-92, and the expansion of eligibility beyond "transferred" for WTA/RITA allowances. For additional information, please click here.
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