Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of Planning, Management and Budget (OPMB). OPMB is responsible for the execution and financial reporting of the Smithsonian Institution’s appropriated and non-appropriated funds budgets. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Responsibilities The Budget Analyst is responsible for the preparation and submission of Federal, Non-Appropriated (Trust), and National Campaign estimates to the Smithsonian Board of Regents, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Congress. In this position, you will: Perform a wide variety of administrative, analytical, and technical duties connected with the formulation, justification, execution, and review of a substantial segment of the Institution\'s Federal and non-appropriated Trust operating and capital budgets. Review, analyze and interpret legislation, appropriations language, non-profit institution best business practices, OMB regulations, and Treasury Department guidelines pertaining to assigned portfolio. Review and edit budget requests submitted by program and administrative officials to ensure that they conform to Smithsonian, OMB, and Congressional requirements. Provide expert advice and recommendation on all aspects of assigned budget areas to Smithsonian program officials and managers. Analyze estimates to identify imbalances between program areas, eliminate duplication of administrative functions, and reconcile estimates with current levels of expenditures and changes in mission programs or staffing levels. Collaborate with Smithsonian program management/senior administrative officials of operating units to assist them in achieving their programmatic goals, to establish reasonable budget requests for additional resources; to identify lower priority programs for reduction or elimination, to anticipate budgetary problems by reviewing programmatic implementation to recommend and implement actionable solutions when problems are unavoidable. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the \'Required Documents\' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system. For this position, specialized experience is defined as the overall planning, formulation, presentation, and execution of a federal organization\'s budget. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Education Additional Information This position is included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
