Senior Budget Analyst, GS-0560-12 (72947)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Savannah District

Locations (City, State)

Savannah, GA

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Senior Budget Analyst position, GS-0560-12 in the South Atlantic Division, Savannah District, Project Controls and Program Management Branch, located in Savannah, GA.

Area of Consideration: This is an internal reassignment to the grade of GS-12. Selection may not result in promotion or conversion to a new appointment.

This announcement is open 1-14 May 2025. (USACE employees only)

Series/Grade: GS-0560-12

Responsibilities/Duties:

This position is a key financial role responsible for managing the budget throughout the Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division, encompassing diverse funding sources like Military Construction and Civil Works programs. The Budget Analyst analyzes funding requests, ensures compliance with regulations, and maintains fiscal control over millions of dollars in appropriations. A core function is coordinating with stakeholders – both internal and external sponsors – to secure and manage funding agreements, including those involving cost-sharing and interagency collaborations. This role also involves preparing detailed budget reports, forecasts, and justifications for submission to higher headquarters and Congress. Finally, the selected candidate will provide expert budgetary advice to project managers, ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements; to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Minimum Education Requirement/Requirement:

Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years' experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.

and

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management

Other Requirements: 

• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.

• Direct deposit of pay is required.

• This position may have a 10% Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement.

• PCS may be authorized.

• Relocation incentive may be authorized

• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicle.

• This position may be eligible for situational telework

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.