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Summary This position serves as a Budget Analyst and organizationally as a Strategic Advisor for the Budget Division, Office of Budget, Finance, and Award Management (BFA), National Science Foundation (NSF). The position is responsible for recommending program resources, for the entire agency budget coordination with the power to publish policy and ensure coordination, direction, and compliance. Responsibilities As a Budget Analyst (Strategic Advisor), GS-0560-15 MP, you will perform the following duties: Serves as a Budget Analyst, (Strategic Advisor) and resource person to the Division Director and Deputy Division Director in support of the division's special analysis, long-range planning, budget policy development, and implementation activities. Leads efforts for the planning, preparation, and tracking of special Budget Division projects and initiatives; works across the Division and National Science Foundation (NSF) to identify and develop new initiatives and to support documentation for continuing programs; updates the Division Director and Deputy Division Director on project schedules and activities; performs research analysis to prepare documentation and briefing papers for Budget Division and National Science Foundation (NSF) leadership in support of special projects and inquiries for information from a variety of sources, both internal and external to the Budget Division. In collaboration with senior management officials, develops and coordinates the preparation of short- and long-range plans for the Budget Division, paying particular attention to new initiatives, timing, and resources necessary for implementation. Conducts special studies and program evaluations; collects and analyses information; selects appropriate methods. Prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations to the Division Director and Deputy Division Director that may serve as a basis for policy and/or operational decisions affecting BFA and agency activities. Coordinates various Division-wide activities, including cross-divisional work groups. Provides consultation and analyses to staff members on issues and various projects for which Budget Division has responsibility. Provides authoritative information to the Division Director and Deputy Division Director in support of ad hoc task groups and review teams that support initiatives both within and outside of NSF. Researches and provides data, analysis, and information in support of special studies for which the Budget Division has responsibility. Provides advice and makes authoritative recommendations that are used to form management's position on a wide variety of technical and policy issues related to budget formulation, execution, financial management, systems and reporting across NSF Serves as the technical Budget Analysis expert and Strategic Advisor for the budget formulation and execution processes for the Programs within BFA's and NSF. Responsible for all budgetary matters relating to division-level and agency-wide planning, formulation, execution, oversight, justification, and budget presentation for these programs. Responsible for accomplishing program objectives and carrying out long-range planning for future program budgets; developing and/or providing recommendations for changes and revisions to budget plans and programs to ensure funding is spent effectively and efficiently. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year trial/probationary period. Additional Requirements: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade/equivalent. You must meet eligibility & qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This is a non-bargaining unit position. It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in Federal service; leading budget formulation and justification, appropriations, and budget execution, assisting the development of long-range plans for an organization. Examples of specialized experience include drafting congressional justifications; developing OMB budget justification; creating, monitoring, and executing an agency operating plan. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level. Additional Information Relocation Expenses will not be paid. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. 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. 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 here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.