Summary This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Carlsbad Field Office, Department of Energy. As a Budget Analyst, you will be responsible for various budget execution activities including collecting cost information, interpreting cost schedules and reports, provision of funding control data, and preparation of financial reports required by Carlsbad Field Office - Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center and U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters. Responsibilities As a Budget Analyst, you will: Perform a wide variety of administrative and analytical duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, execution and review of budgets for an assigned programmatic or functional component of the Department of Energy. Identify, research and present salient budget issues resulting from analysis of program resource requirements to ensure accuracy of program cost and revenue estimates and consistency with program objectives. Determine the need for and prepares all necessary requests and supporting justifications for apportionments, reapportionments, supplemental appropriations, allotments, deferrals and rescissions for submission to the Carlsbad field Office. Monitor the execution of the approved budget and ensures that all obligations, expenditures and disbursements meet legal and regulatory requirements, and that sufficient funds are available to carry out operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Assist in providing long-range analyses of the potential effects of budgetary actions on assigned programs, projects, initiatives, and objectives. Assist in presenting and defending budgetary strategies, justifications, and decisions. Assist in supporting budget requests, including reprogramming's, appropriation transfers, supplementals, rescissions, deferrals, and budget amendments. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Providing long-range analyses of the potential effects of budgetary actions on assigned programs, projects, initiatives, and objectives. Presenting and defending budgetary strategies, justifications, and decisions. Supporting budget requests, including reprogramming's, appropriation transfers, supplementals, rescissions, deferrals, and budget amendments. Advising and assisting all phases of appropriated budgeting regarding budget product development, review, integration, presentation, and execution. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates. Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. EEO Policy: https://www.energy.gov/justice/eeo-complaint-process Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://www.energy.gov/hc/department-energy-reasonable-accommodation-program Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at AdministrativeInvestigations@hq.doe.gov.