Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques to identify and resolve financial and/or auditing issues.

Ability to manage the budget approval process.

Knowledge of the federal budget process and financial management practices and procedures.

Ability to gather, compile, and analyze financial and/or auditing information.

Ability to oversee budget formulation activities.

Ability to oversee budget execution activities.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 2:

Qualifying experience for the FP-02 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-03 or GS-13 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples are: Served as the technical authority on budget formulation for a program with national impacts.

Peace Corps

Budget Analyst, FP-0560-2

Announcement Number:	14-181-SH	Application Deadline:	06/20/2014
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	06/06/2014
Salary Range:	Min: 101283.0 - Max: 148737.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Term	Promotion Potential:	2
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps! -- (1) Voted in the top 4 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for small agencies in 2013, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There is a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant Community atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants what you can do for your country . . . and the world.
Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps! -- (1) Voted in the top 4 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for small agencies in 2013, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There is a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant Community atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants what you can do for your country . . . and the world.

Notes:

PRIOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY OR RELATED WORK: Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases. APPLICANTS WITH CIA CONNECTIONS. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps are normally for 60 months (5 years). Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

If you are a current Peace Corps employee, you must select "I am a federal civilian employee" in the Eligibilities section of the application. You must also select "Peace Corps" as your Employer Name. An incorrect response may result in your being found ineligible for this vacancy.

PEACE CORPS EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AND PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps are normally for 60 months (5 years). Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. If you are a current Peace Corps employee, you must select "I am a federal civilian employee" in the Eligibilities section of the application. You must also select "Peace Corps" as your Employer Name. An incorrect response may result in your being found ineligible for this vacancy. PEACE CORPS EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AND PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration.

Duties:

This position is located in the Peace Corps, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Budget and Analysis. The office is responsible for managing and administering the planning and budget processes of the United States Peace Corps. The incumbent performs duties covering centralized planning and budget activities. These duties include budget analysis, budget formulation and related external presentation, process improvement, and consolidation of Agency-wide budget.

Manages the execution of the approved budgets. Makes funds available in the approved fiscal year to agencies to support their missions, functions, and programs. Oversees the economical and efficient use of funds available to prevent excess obligations and expenditures.
This position is located in the Peace Corps, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Budget and Analysis. The office is responsible for managing and administering the planning and budget processes of the United States Peace Corps. The incumbent performs duties covering centralized planning and budget activities. These duties include budget analysis, budget formulation and related external presentation, process improvement, and consolidation of Agency-wide budget. Manages the execution of the approved budgets. Makes funds available in the approved fiscal year to agencies to support their missions, functions, and programs. Oversees the economical and efficient use of funds available to prevent excess obligations and expenditures.
Manages the process of preparing detailed analyses and estimates of funding needs for one or more future budget years. Oversees budgeting activities, including gathering, comparing, and correlating information about projected costs of current and future programs and activities. Reviews extensive written justifications related to detailed proposed the agency budgets. Provides legislative and regulatory guidance and advice for agency budget formulation and overall fiscal policy issues.
Manages the process of preparing detailed analyses and estimates of funding needs for one or more future budget years. Oversees budgeting activities, including gathering, comparing, and correlating information about projected costs of current and future programs and activities. Reviews extensive written justifications related to detailed proposed the agency budgets. Provides legislative and regulatory guidance and advice for agency budget formulation and overall fiscal policy issues.
Prepares justifications for estimates to be used in the presentation/enactment of the budget. Presents budget estimates and justifications to top management officials. Prepares and participates in the presentation of budget estimates and requests before the the agency executive group and/or before Congressional appropriations committees.
Prepares justifications for estimates to be used in the presentation/enactment of the budget. Presents budget estimates and justifications to top management officials. Prepares and participates in the presentation of budget estimates and requests before the the agency executive group and/or before Congressional appropriations committees.