Job Listing: Budget Analyst

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 3 vacancies - Boston Metro Area, MA GSA ranked among the top ten best places to work
for the third time!
Location:
New England Region, Public Buildings Service, Boston, Massachusetts
(3 vacancies-various Divisions within the Boston Metro area)
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Federal employment, appointment authorities,
etc., please link to www.usajobs.opm.gov and view
the FAQs (frequently asked questions).

CONCURRENT ANNOUNCEMENT:
This vacancy is also being announced as Vacancy
Announcement Number 08010415MP under Merit Promotion regulations.
Please review that announcement to see if you are eligible for
consideration under Merit Promotion Procedures. Note: Applicants
must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered
under both
procedures.

GSA supports the use of telework as a way to help
attract and keep talented individuals in public
service, increase worker productivity, and better
prepare the agency to operate during
emergencies. Telework by Federal employees also
reduces energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and
traffic congestion. This position has been
identified as a telework eligible position.

GSA has been repeatedly named by the Partnership
for Public Service as one of the "Best Places to
Work in the Federal Government", ranking high in
strategic management, training and development,
work/life balance and effective leadership and
teamwork, proof that GSA is not just focused on
its mission. GSA pays attention to its workforce.
You can do that here! Whatever your profession,
GSA is an exciting place to start, build or
continue your career with professional
opportunities in an environment that helps you
learn and grow through a variety of occupations
in offices across the country and overseas. Our
workforce includes architects, engineers, IT
professionals, contracting officers, human
resource specialists, budget analysts and more!

If you are a Mid-Career Professional, you can do
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an exciting place to build or continue your
career with professional opportunities in
(acquisition/accounting/information technology)
in a mission-focused, flexible workplace that
helps you master your profession.

Join the GSA team of over 12,000 employees who
provide support to other federal agencies and the
general public. Use and expand your skills in
marketing, negotiating, computer systems or
public policy. You can progress in your chosen
field while benefiting from a wide range of
training and developmental opportunities. Enjoy
generous federal benefits (rarely rivaled in
corporate America), a family-friendly and
employee-centric workplace and empowering and
rewarding work.

What does GSA offer you?

Training and development programs;
A family-friendly workplace;
Flexible schedules and telework;
Transit and childcare subsidies;
Student Loan repayment program;
Fast-track advancement opportunities.

Major Duties

Incumbent serves as a Budget Analyst in a Division within the Public
Buildings Service. He/She serves as a member of a budgetary team
providing support for all aspects of the budget process for PBS
relating to one or more of the three major areas of the PBS budget
rental of space, construction and building operations accounts.
Performs analytical and advisory staff work that involves the
formulation, justification, presentation, execution of the budget for
assigned program areas and budget activities. Prepares detailed
analyses and estimates of annual funding needs. Gathers, compares
and correlates data about current and future programs/projects and
activities with projected costs of operation. Assures budget
requests conform to agency, OMB and Congressional requirements.
Responsible for overall review and coordination during budget
formulation/execution for each assigned budget activity. Develops
detailed operating plans and schedules for accomplishing all phases
of budgetary and management review activities. Assures that funds
are properly allocated in a timely and effective manner. Assures
that obligations incurred and resulting expenditure of funds are kept
within the bounds of existing laws, regulations and approved
allowances.

How to Apply

REGISTRATION/APPLICATION DEADLINES
You MUST complete the following steps to apply
for this announcement. Your application will be
considered incomplete and will not be considered
if all required information is not received
before midnight Eastern Time on the closing date
of this announcement.
1. REGISTRATION. (This is different than OPM's
USAjobs system or other Federal agencies that may
be using a QuickHire system). Fill out an
Applicant Profile, providing personal and work
history information, including a resume. Resumes
may be typed directly into the system, or can be
copied and pasted into the system from a word
processing program. At the end of the
registration process, you will be asked to fax
supplemental documentation. Review the "Required
Documents" section of this announcement carefully
to determine which documents are needed to
support your application for this vacancy
announcement. Information and documentation
submitted during registration is stored in our
database so you can update it as necessary. You
can register without applying for a job vacancy,
but you cannot apply for a vacancy unless you
have registered including posting a resume. You
can access the registration page at
https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/gsa.exe or
click on the Apply On-Line button at the bottom
of the on-line vacancy announcement.
2. ANSWER THE VACANCY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS: Read
the announcement carefully. We recommend that
you view the vacancy questions prior to
applying. You may print the questions.
Generally, you must respond to all of the vacancy
questions before you can submit your application.
You can save your responses anytime during the
application process. However, you must click on
the FINISH button at the end of the questionnaire
for your application to be submitted for
consideration. You will then receive an online
message stating that your application has been
successfully transmitted.
3. SUBMIT THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS:
A complete listing of the material that must be
submitted to the HR office is provided in
the "Required Documents" section of this
announcement. Review this section for
information on which documents are applicable to
you and how to submit. Most of these documents
will be requested and must be submitted during
the Registration Process, and will become a part
of your permanent applicant profile record.
Other documents, which are vacancy specific, may
be requested upon completion of the online
Vacancy Questionnaire.
If it is not possible for you to apply on line or
fax any supplemental documentation, a
representative of the HR Office (listed on the
announcement) will provide assistance to ensure
that your application is submitted by the closing
date. However, you must contact the HR Office
prior to the closing date of the announcement
during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
and speak to someone who can provide assistance.
E-mailing the GSAjobs mailbox is not sufficient.
If the HR Office determines that it is not
possible for you to submit an on-line application
and/or fax your supplemental documentation, you
will be given instructions on how to proceed at
that time. Paper application packages submitted
without prior HR approval will not be considered.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GSA provides
reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application or
hiring process, please notify the HR office
immediately. The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.


Required Documents:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Read the following instructions carefully. If
you fail to submit the required supplemental
documentation by midnight Eastern Time on the
closing date of the announcement, your
application will be considered incomplete.
Follow the instructions below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
(1) When you complete the GSAjobs registration
process, you will be directed to a "Generate Auto-
Requested Fax Cover Sheets" page. If you've
already registered, return to the GSAjobs
registration page at
https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/gsa.exe, log
in and select the "Generate Fax Cover Sheets"
option and click 'Next'. Review the Required
Documents section of the announcement to
determine if any of the documents listed are
applicable to you. NOTE: If other documents are
required, specific to this announcement,
another "Generate Auto-Requested Fax Cover
Sheets" page will appear upon completion of the
on-line vacancy questionnaire.
(2) Follow instructions to print cover sheets
and fax documents which apply to you. You must
fax the appropriate cover sheet and a legible
copy of the corresponding document to the fax
number given on that cover sheet. Since the fax
number may be different on each cover sheet, be
sure to fax the cover sheet and corresponding
document to the fax number listed. Each document
must be faxed separately, in separate phone/fax
calls, as each cover sheet includes a unique
identification number to ensure your document is
processed correctly.
(3) Upon successful transmission of each faxed
document, the fax machine should generate a
confirmation sheet showing the phone number to
which the document was faxed, the number of
pages, and the date and time sent. You should
wait to receive this confirmation prior to faxing
subsequent documents as each document must be
faxed in a separate phone call.
(4) Once each document has been successfully
received, you will get an automatic email
confirmation from GSAjobs which will be sent to
the email address listed in your GSAjobs
applicant profile. You should receive a separate
email confirmation for each document submitted.
If you do not receive an automated email
confirmation for a document, re-fax that cover
sheet and document to the number provided. Do
not assume that a document has been received
until you have received a confirmation email.
CHANGING/UPDATING DOCUMENTS:
If you wish to make any changes to your
supplemental documents, re-fax by using the
original cover sheet or print a new one and fax
to the phone number provided. Only the most
recently faxed version of each document will be
maintained by the system. If you have additions
or changes, please be sure to fax the complete
document.
QUESTIONS:
If you have questions on the status of your
supplemental documents, you can check your status
on the GSAjobs registration page
(https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/gsa.exe).
Log in, select "Generate Fax Cover Sheets" and
click 'Next'. You will see a list of all
vacancies to which you have applied, and the
documents requested for each vacancy. From this
screen you can select and print fax cover sheets
and/or view the status (including date received)
of all requested documents.
You can also contact the Human Resources Office:
General Services Administration
Office of Human Resources-1CP
10 Causeway Street, Room 1080
Boston, Mass. 02222
Tel: (617) 565-5142
REQUIRED DOCUMENT(S) FOR THIS VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT:
CTAP/ICTAP Candidates:
Surplus or displaced Federal employees claiming
either CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must submit
proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR
330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.
This includes a copy of the agency notice; their
most recent Performance Rating; and most recent
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (or
similar agency form) indicating current position,
grade level, and duty station. Visit the
following website for more information on
CTAP/ICTAP eligibility requirements:
http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.htm
Veterans:
If you are applying as a preference eligible, you
MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 that shows the
type of discharge.
If you are claiming 5-point preference, you MUST
submit a DD-214 or other proof of veteran's
preference.
Applicants claiming 10-point preference must
complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for
10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the
requested documentation.
Information on Veterans Preference is available
in the Vet's Guide that can be found at OPM's
website (www.opm.gov).
http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetsinfo.a
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College Transcripts:
Provide a photocopy of your college transcript
with your application if the qualification
requirements for this announcement have an
education requirement or if you are claiming a
combination of education and experience in order
to meet the qualification requirements for this
announcement. If you are selected, an
official/sealed transcript will be required prior
to appointment.
Education Obtained Outside of the United States:
If your education was completed outside the U.S.,
you must submit documentation that your
educational information has been deemed
equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.
education programs. This may be done by
submitting your education to a private
organization that specializes in interpretation
of foreign educational credentials. Contact our
office for more information. If your education
has been accepted for college-level credit by an
accredited institution of higher learning, this
documentation is acceptable for equivalency
purposes.
Failure to provide the required documentation may result in your not
being considered for the vacancy.


Contact Information:
DWalker

Phone: 617-565-5142

Fax: 617-565-6633

Email: hrboston@gsa.gov


Or write:
General Services Administration
General Services Administration
Human Resources Division (1CP)
Boston, MA 02222

Fax: 617-565-6633


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received, an
evaluation of your qualifications will be
conducted to determine your ranking. The most
highly qualified candidates will be referred to
the hiring manager for further consideration and
possible interview. You will be notified of the
outcome.
Applicants may also check the status of their
application on-line 24 hours a day through
GSAjobs.
To check your application status:
1. Follow this link to the GSAjobs log-in site:
https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/gsa.exe
2. Enter your QuickHire ID or E-mail address and
password; select "View My Application Status"
3. Scroll to the bottom of the web page and
click on "Next".
4. You will see a complete list of all vacancies
you have applied to and the current status of
your application for each vacancy.
If you have questions about your rating submit
your question in writing via e-mail or USPS mail
to the contact listed in this announcement.