Job Description
Summary This position is located in the Technology Business Management Division, IT Financial Management Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer. The position description number for this position is 467670. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency Current and Former Federal Employees Duties Performs in-depth analysis and research on complex issues related to budget formulation for a significant organizational component or a program with national impact. Presents alternatives and makes recommendations that are used at the highest levels to inform strategic decisions about the future allocation of budgetary resources. Contributes to the development of fiscal policy by participating in senior level management meetings leading to decisions that impact the whole organization before they are made public (e.g., changes in staff funding levels, reassignments, etc.). Analyzes and evaluates relationships between major operating program changes and the financial state of the organization, adapting budgetary policies, analytical methods, and regulatory procedures as appropriate. Reviews and analyzes a variety of historical data and compares current spending information and trends to facilitate decisions regarding resource allocation, annual cost projections, and out-year budget requirements. Analyzes new or revised fiscal legislation to ascertain financial impact on operations. Where appropriate, develop new approaches or methodologies to facilitate the analysis of new or emerging budget issues or trends. Leads, assists, executes or monitors multiple special budget-related projects, which may be sensitive or confidential in nature, for the organization’s use in the development of flexible budget strategies, early-retirement scenarios, details of organizational restructuring implementations and the attendant reassignment of full-time equivalent (FTE) slots and other budget and staffing plans. Leads others within the division to accomplish the various tasks necessary to complete special projects. Monitors the status of the assigned project and delivers progress reports to the division chief. Actively participates in meetings with other team members to ensure that projects meet deadlines, goals and objectives. Gathers necessary data, designs user-friendly report formats, and reports on each step of the project. Conducts or guides other team members in conducting research and reviews and analyzes research data to determine the root cause of the issues and problems. Uses the results of the analysis to direct the course of the project to achieve the desired results. Serves as a technical authority for multiple OCIO directorates on budget execution matters. Advises the division chief on the implications of various budget scenarios and recommends appropriate courses of action. Develops operating plans and performs budget execution work involving the most difficult fund control activities for assigned budget accounts and object classes. Monitors transactions, reconciles financial accounts, performs complex financial analysis and cost projections, and prepares monthly reporting of financial transactions. Develops highly sophisticated or original databases or other systems (e.g., spreadsheets, graphs, other electronic systems) to analyze and consolidate budget data to report the status of obligations, expenditures, and funds for assigned accounts and object classes. Advises management officials in subordinate divisions and offices of trends toward over- and under-obligation of funds and works with managers to identify and implement options for resolving or reversing these trends. Prepares status of funds reports, reprogramming requests, gift funds estimates, and other ad-hoc fiscal reports required by the directorate. Assures the accuracy of data in the creation and reconciliation of financial reports and maintains an authoritative historical record of current and prior year budget execution for assigned budget accounts and object classes. Maintains constant awareness of financial operations and program developments in assigned areas during the operating year. Notes, reviews and makes recommendations as necessary on unusual transactions; reviews requested forecasts of estimated requirements for the remainder of the fiscal year; and prepares special status reports on assigned activities or special accounts as required. Conducts annual