Budget Analyst

This vacancy is for a GS-0560-12, Budget Analyst located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, D11 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STAFF -DM in ALAMEDA, California.

You will serve as a Budget Analyst and be responsible for technical financial management of the Coast Guard District's operating budget. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing and managing the unit's multi-million dollar budget, including creating the budget execution plan, allocating funding, and monitoring all expenses. Leading the analysis and reporting of budget execution using systems like the Financial System Modernization Solution (FSMS) and Microsoft Power Apps to track progress and performance.

Generates statistical reports and forecasts to inform leadership and stakeholders on project execution and future workload. Analyzing budgetary relationships and developing recommendations under tight deadlines, short and rapid changes in programs, and gaps in program and budget objectives. Conducting year-end closing activities for reconciliation. Reviewing, interpreting, and implementing budget guidance and training Regional Support Team personnel.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

Monitoring obligations, developing, gathering and analyzing financial data, reconciliation and oversight of accounts. Identifying, analyzing, and resolving budgetary problems. Preparing and delivering both written and oral presentations of budget strategies. Recommending new or amended budgetary policies and procedures. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). 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.