Budget and Program Analyst

About the Role

Serves as DLA Learning, Development and Readiness' revenue collection and invoicing primary point of contact. Responsibilities include developing Customer Account Statements (CAS) and collaborating with branch/division chiefs, instructors, Instructional Systems Designers, EDGE team members, and program managers to develop work proposals and statements of work.

Provides advice on the status of assigned programs, including justification for programming and/or reallocation of funds to support requirements. Prepares and analyzes a variety of financial reports to determine pricing adjustments or funding priorities. Explains reimbursement coordination, payment methods, and funding variability related to project funding.

Advises management on progress toward established training goals and objectives in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with mandated training within legally defined timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Develop Customer Account Statements (CAS) and collaborate on work proposals and statements of work.
• Provide financial advice on program status, funding reallocation, and compliance with training mandates.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to determine pricing adjustments and funding priorities.
• Explain reimbursement processes, payment methods, and funding variability.
• Advise management on progress toward training goals and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible.
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive. Appointment subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks may result in removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt.
• No recruitment incentives authorized.
• Bargaining Unit Status: No.
• Selectees must possess a REAL ID or other acceptable identification for access to federal facilities. See TSA REAL ID for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Budget and Program Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must demonstrate:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Creditable experience includes:
  • Managing accounts receivable.
  • Facilitating timely vendor payments, researching payment issues, and providing financial management advice.
  • Forecasting funding needs to support annual training plans using current and historical financial data.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and may count toward qualifying experience.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

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 rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and may include full-time, part-time, or intermittent status. Learn more about federal benefits.

Additional Information

• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants.
• Information for Veterans is available at DLA Careers Programs.
• Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense may require a waiver if appointed within 180 days of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing for designated positions.

• Applicants tentatively selected for testing-designated positions will undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to test or a positive result may result in withdrawal of the job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA.
• Employees in testing-designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative result must be received within 30 calendar days of the start date.
• The DLA drug testing panel includes: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, MDMA, MDA, and opioids.
• Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive test for marijuana. Under Federal law, marijuana is illegal.