Summary ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit www.atf.gov Responsibilities This position is located under the Office of Science and Technology (OST), Laboratory Services, Forensic Science Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, District of Columbia. The primary purpose of this position is to manage budget and financial activities within OST. The incumbent's work directly impacts the ability of OST to accomplish its scientific and technical mission. GS-12: Prepares detailed budget estimates, justification statements, and budget execution in accordance with division, ATF, and DOJ procedures to aid the field division in its mission and functions. Utilizes an automated financial system to generate and prepare reports and monitor all Field Division financial transactions and identifies and resolve funding inquiries using an automated system. Provides advice and recommendations on the distribution of allotments and availability of resources due to variance from budget forecasts versus actual budget costs and conducts management reviews and transactional audits to ensure compliance with fiscal policies and procedures. Serves as an expert advisor and consultant to management, represents organization at conferences and meetings relative to financial matters, participates or leads projects that involve gathering and analyzing financial data. Prepares basic reports, analyses, justifications, briefing documents, and exhibits in support of budget estimates or specific budget requests. GS-13: Functions as the senior budget analyst, managing and overseeing overall budget and related financial activities. Establishes effective control and operational procedures to ensure financial accountability, evaluates current business processes and develops plans to improve business operations, analyzes spending trends and recommends financial re-programming actions taking into consideration program requirements. Monitors contracts and advises the Contracting Office Representatives (CORs) and develops budget justification and conducts cost-benefit analyses for major acquisitions. Works in conjunction with program analysts to coordinate budget needs and effectively communicates with supervisor and the management team about financial issues and budget proposals. Delivers briefings and provides written justification of complex programs to top managers to influence decisions and guidance. Requirements Conditions of Employment The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. This is a non-bargaining unit position. 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. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov Must sign a mobility agreement as condition of employment Qualifications Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. To qualify for the GS-12, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11. Specialized experience for the position includes: Analyzing spending trends and recommending financial re-programming actions taking into consideration program requirements; and Reviewing current and proposed budget programs and procedures to evaluate their effectiveness and develops improved methods and procedures to address identified issues; and Making necessary adjustments to the budget because of higher-level decisions concerning funding; and Using oral and written communication techniques sufficient to present sensitive and often controversial material and recommendations to senior-level agency staff and other government agencies. To qualify for the GS-13, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12. Specialized experience for the position includes: Executing complex analytical projects and studies requiring extensive evaluation of inter-related issues in the budget and financial management areas; and Developing budget justification and conducts cost-benefit analyses for major acquisitions; and Ensuring all financial obligations are reported and reconciled in accordance with agency regulatory guidelines; and Communicating with supervisor and the management team about financial issues and budget proposals; and Providing written justification of complex programs to top managers to influence decisions and guidance. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your 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 satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides 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 consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP 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 satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. 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 eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to discrimination, or retaliation for participating in EEO activity or for opposing discrimination, should contact the ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648-8760 within 45 calendar days of when the alleged harm occurred. Please click on the following link to read important information. Department of Justice EEO Policy Statement https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1393306/download DIVERSITY Statement: "As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service." Reasonable Accommodation Statement: ATF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the job application and hiring process, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please notify the human resources specialist listed on the vacancy announcement, or contact the ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648-8760 or send an email to [email protected]. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis. "Federal Regulations state no ATF employee, his/her spouse, or his/her minor child shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest, including compensated employment, stock, or proprietary interest in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries. You should be aware that you may be asked to relinquish any ownership of or interests in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries before a determination can be made whether access to ATF information, information technology systems, and/or facilities can be authorized." Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.