Budget Analyst
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
Summary: The Financial Management Division, Budget Branch is responsible for the budget formulation and execution process. The incumbent performs a wide variety of analytical duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, evaluation, execution, monitoring, and review assigned budget areas. The incumbent assists in the formulation of policies, plans, systems and procedures to manage and continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall Bureau financial management.
That's about the role.
Duties: list bullet points:
- Providing expert advice, assistance, and guidance to program managers and Bureau officials on all aspects of the allocation, use, and control of appropriated funds.
- Supporting the oversight of budget execution activities by monitoring inputs, outputs, and modifications to the Financial Plan.
- Demonstrating and applying knowledge of federal budget formulation & execution processes, financial analysis, and relevant laws, regulations, and directives.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across Directorates and program offices to support organizational goals, contributing to the completion of tasks that advance ATF's mission.
- Preparing a wide range of budget materials, including justifications, operating plans, mid-year reviews, briefing documents, and funding reports, ensuring information is presented clearly, concisely, and accurately for internal leadership and relevant stakeholders.
That's responsibilities.
Requirements: Conditions of employment list:
- Must be U.S. Citizen or National
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- You must be a current permanent Department of Justice, ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
- You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
- MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
That's requirements.
Qualifications: To qualify for the Budget Analyst position at the GS-13 grade level, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Minimum Qualifications: Specialized experience is demonstrated experience... Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This Experience Must Include All Of The Following:
- Providing expert guidance to stakeholders on the allocation, use, and control of funds, contributing to the development of annual and multi-year budget materials;
- Identifying alternative solutions to budget or resource issues and making timely recommendations for resolution, based on sound analytical reasoning;
- Maintaining comprehensive trackers and spreadsheets that support monitoring allotments, obligations, and funding levels, ensuring spending follows established Bureau controls and conforms to the fiscal year Financial Plan.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.
Education: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information: Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. (EEO etc). Also mention Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): ... etc. Also mention Reasonable Accommodation, Selective Service, etc. Also mention Benefits: "A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered."
Thus we have Benefits content.
Pay: Not mentioned. So we should not include Pay section.
Schedule: Not mentioned. So no Schedule.
Skills: Not explicitly listed as separate; but we could infer from duties but better not to create unless explicit. The posting does not have a "Skills" heading. So we should not create Skills section.
Thus sections: About the role (from Summary), Responsibilities (Duties), Requirements (Conditions of employment), Qualifications (Minimum Qualifications + Education), Benefits.
We need to use for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions.
We need to remove EEO statements etc. Also remove "Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement..."? That's somewhat generic but maybe considered boilerplate? It's about commitment etc. Might be considered fluff but it's substantive? It's about candidate commitment; could be considered part of qualifications? Might be considered generic. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement..." is not exactly EEO but it's a generic statement about commitment. Might be considered boilerplate? Not sure. Safer to keep if it's substantive? It's more like a value statement. Could be considered fluff but not explicitly prohibited. However we should aim to keep only sections with real specific content. That statement is vague; maybe we can omit as it's not specific. Similarly the CTAP/ICTAP details are specific; they are part of requirements? Actually they are under Additional information about Career Transition Programs. That is specific to eligibility; could be part of Requirements or Qualifications. We could incorporate into Requirements as a bullet.
Similarly Reasonable Accommodation and Selective Service details are specific; they are part of Requirements (conditions of employment). So we should keep those.
We need to remove duplicated lines: there are duplicates of "Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution." appears twice. We'll keep only one instance if we keep it; but maybe better to drop as it's generic.
We also need to remove application instructions: like "See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume." That's application instruction; remove.
Also "Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating." That's part of qualifications; maybe keep as it's substantive? It's about qualification process. Might be okay.
We need to preserve all substantive information; not invent or summarize away detail.
Thus we need to craft HTML with sections.
Let's outline:
About the role
The Financial Management Division, Budget Branch is responsible for the budget formulation and execution process. The incumbent performs a wide variety of analytical duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, evaluation, execution, monitoring, and review assigned budget areas. The incumbent assists in the formulation of policies, plans, systems and procedures to manage and continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall Bureau financial management.
Responsibilities
- Providing expert advice, assistance, and guidance to program managers and Bureau officials on all aspects of the allocation, use, and control of appropriated funds.
- Supporting the oversight of budget execution activities by monitoring inputs, outputs, and modifications to the Financial Plan.
- Demonstrating and applying knowledge of federal budget formulation & execution processes, financial analysis, and relevant laws, regulations, and directives.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across Directorates and program offices to support organizational goals, contributing to the completion of tasks that advance ATF's mission.
- Preparing a wide range of budget materials, including justifications, operating plans, mid-year reviews, briefing documents, and funding reports, ensuring information is presented clearly, concisely, and accurately for internal leadership and relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
- Must be U.S. Citizen or National.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959; those not registered must have an approved exemption on file.
- May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Must be a current permanent Department of Justice, ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
- Must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
- New employees must sign a mobility agreement; the mobility plan facilitates movement through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau to enhance career development and mission effectiveness. Applicants who decline to sign the mobility agreement will be removed from the hiring process.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP) eligibility: candidates must meet CTAP/ICTAP eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed, and submit appropriate documentation to support eligibility.
- Reasonable accommodation: ATF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities; notify the HR specialist or contact ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648-8760 or email reasonableaccommodations@atf.gov if needed.
Qualifications
- To qualify for the Budget Analyst position at the GS-13 grade level, candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) obtained in either the public or private sectors.
- This experience must include all of the following:
- Providing expert guidance to stakeholders on the allocation, use, and control of funds, contributing to the development of annual and multi-year budget materials.
- Identifying alternative solutions to budget or resource issues and making timely recommendations for resolution, based on sound analytical reasoning.
- Maintaining comprehensive trackers and spreadsheets that support monitoring allotments, obligations, and funding levels, ensuring spending follows established Bureau controls and conforms to the fiscal year Financial Plan.
- Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements; failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.
- Education cannot be substituted for experience; qualification must be met using experience alone.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
We need to ensure no Pay or Schedule sections
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. We need to remove EEO statements etc. Also remove "Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement..."? That's somewhat generic but maybe considered boilerplate? It's about commitment etc. Might be considered fluff but it's substantive? It's about candidate commitment; could be considered part of qualifications? Might be considered generic. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement..." is not exactly EEO but it's a generic statement about commitment. Might be considered boilerplate? Not sure. Safer to keep if it's substantive? It's more like a value statement. Could be considered fluff but not explicitly prohibited. However we should aim to keep only sections with real specific content. That statement is vague; maybe we can omit as it's not specific. Similarly the CTAP/ICTAP details are specific; they are part of requirements? Actually they are under Additional information about Career Transition Programs. That is specific to eligibility; could be part of Requirements or Qualifications. We could incorporate into Requirements as a bullet. Similarly Reasonable Accommodation and Selective Service details are specific; they are part of Requirements (conditions of employment). So we should keep those. We need to remove duplicated lines: there are duplicates of "Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution." appears twice. We'll keep only one instance if we keep it; but maybe better to drop as it's generic. We also need to remove application instructions: like "See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume." That's application instruction; remove. Also "Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating." That's part of qualifications; maybe keep as it's substantive? It's about qualification process. Might be okay. We need to preserve all substantive information; not invent or summarize away detail. Thus we need to craft HTML with sections. Let's outline:
About the role
The Financial Management Division, Budget Branch is responsible for the budget formulation and execution process. The incumbent performs a wide variety of analytical duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, evaluation, execution, monitoring, and review assigned budget areas. The incumbent assists in the formulation of policies, plans, systems and procedures to manage and continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall Bureau financial management.
Responsibilities
- Providing expert advice, assistance, and guidance to program managers and Bureau officials on all aspects of the allocation, use, and control of appropriated funds.
- Supporting the oversight of budget execution activities by monitoring inputs, outputs, and modifications to the Financial Plan.
- Demonstrating and applying knowledge of federal budget formulation & execution processes, financial analysis, and relevant laws, regulations, and directives.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across Directorates and program offices to support organizational goals, contributing to the completion of tasks that advance ATF's mission.
- Preparing a wide range of budget materials, including justifications, operating plans, mid-year reviews, briefing documents, and funding reports, ensuring information is presented clearly, concisely, and accurately for internal leadership and relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
- Must be U.S. Citizen or National.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959; those not registered must have an approved exemption on file.
- May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Must be a current permanent Department of Justice, ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
- Must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
- New employees must sign a mobility agreement; the mobility plan facilitates movement through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau to enhance career development and mission effectiveness. Applicants who decline to sign the mobility agreement will be removed from the hiring process.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP) eligibility: candidates must meet CTAP/ICTAP eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed, and submit appropriate documentation to support eligibility.
- Reasonable accommodation: ATF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities; notify the HR specialist or contact ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648-8760 or email reasonableaccommodations@atf.gov if needed.
Qualifications
- To qualify for the Budget Analyst position at the GS-13 grade level, candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) obtained in either the public or private sectors.
- This experience must include all of the following:
- Providing expert guidance to stakeholders on the allocation, use, and control of funds, contributing to the development of annual and multi-year budget materials.
- Identifying alternative solutions to budget or resource issues and making timely recommendations for resolution, based on sound analytical reasoning.
- Maintaining comprehensive trackers and spreadsheets that support monitoring allotments, obligations, and funding levels, ensuring spending follows established Bureau controls and conforms to the fiscal year Financial Plan.
- Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements; failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.
- Education cannot be substituted for experience; qualification must be met using experience alone.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
We need to ensure no Pay or Schedule sections