Budget Analyst / Federal Protective Service (FPS) / DHS

The budget analyst is responsible for the full complement of budgetary operations necessary to supportthe programs and personnel of the Department of Homeland Security and its Federal Protective Service (FPS). These responsibilities include formulation of the budget request and execution of the approved annual operating budget for the employing component. The OJT will increase the participants knowledge of how financial services supports the overall DHS and FPS missions. Participants will be provided opportunities to develop knowledge of program principles, concepts, regulations, practices, analytical methods and techniques to perform routine, multiple, and varying assignments in assigned program areas.

ABOUT THE JOB

Prepares a variety of reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations, as required by higher HQ. Ensures that budgeting and execution reporting follows guidelines. Analyzes, monitors, and tracks expenses, and net operating results of assigned areas to ensure sufficient, proper distribution and utilization of funds throughout the execution phase of the annual budget. Verifies that revenue and expenses occur on a timely basis in accordance with the annual work plan and regulatory controls and are within amounts programmed. Reviews and edits budgets, the actual cost versus proposed estimated cost, and variances submitted. Discusses with the supervisor or lead the possible need for additional funds when applicable for specific areas or whether funds can be reprogrammed. Checks for proper fund control and accounting documentation. participates in the development, execution, analysis, and evaluation of the annual financial and budget programs as required. Ensures that Accounting/Financial reports are consistent with the budget and reconcile with accounting personnel during budget execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares a variety of reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations as required by higher HQ.
• Ensures that budgeting and execution reporting follows guidelines.
• Analyzes, monitors, and tracks expenses, and net operating results of assigned areas to ensure sufficient, proper distribution and utilization of funds throughout the execution phase of the annual budget.
• Verifies that revenue and expenses occur on a timely basis in accordance with the annual work plan and regulatory controls and are within amounts programmed.
• Reviews and edits budgets, the actual cost versus proposed estimated cost, and variances submitted.
• Discusses with the supervisor or lead the possible need for additional funds when applicable for specific areas or whether funds can be reprogrammed.
• Checks for proper fund control and accounting documentation.
• Participates in the development, execution, analysis, and evaluation of the annual financial and budget programs as required.
• Ensures that Accounting/Financial reports are consistent with the budget and reconcile with accounting personnel during budget execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of program principles, concepts, regulations, practices, analytical methods and techniques to perform routine, multiple, and varying assignments in assigned program areas.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Basic pre-employment investigative background check may be required.

BENEFITS

• Successful completion of this DHS unpaid internship will make the candidate competitive for possible full-time DHS employment.

OTHER

Successful completion of this DHS unpaid internship will make the candidate competitive for possible full-time DHS employment.