TSA – Budget Analyst – VA

Job Title: Budget Analyst
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

SALARY RANGE:
$59,634.00 to $92,407.00 / Per Year
Close Date: 1/23/13
Location: Reston, VA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Open to all U.S. Citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career?  If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling.  DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.  The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations.  Make an impact; join DHS. 

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life.  In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please visit http://www.tsa.gov/join/index

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
•You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
•You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).

DUTIES:
This Budget Analyst position is located in the Resources and Program Management Section, National Canine Program Branch, Compliance Division, within the Office of Security Operations (OSO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  Duties include:
•Preparing, submitting, and coordinating all budget formulation and execution for the National Canine Program.
•Reviewing reports and accounting records to ensure allocated funds are spent as specified.
•Preparing and managing program documents and responding to financial inquiries from TSA senior executives, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and DHS.
•Reviewing and interpreting financial and budgetary policy guidance and providing assistance to managers and employees in interpreting and applying guidance to assigned program areas.
•Monitoring budgetary resource usage through the review of budget, relevant financial data, accounting records, and information provided by managers.
•Conducting analyses of pertinent budget information provided by program staff and managers to contribute to budget development.
•Apprising management of program status by developing reports through the use of automated systems, spreadsheet applications, and computer generated products.
•Planning and organizing contractual activities as a Contracting Officer Representative (COTR).

TSA will only accept applications submitted via USAJobs. To view the full job description and apply online, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/335192600