Budget Analyst / Federal Protective Service (FPS) / DHS

The budget analyst is responsible for the full complement of budgetary operations necessary to support the 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.

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ABOUT THE JOB

Serves as a primary contact and consultant regarding a variety of extensive acquisition functions that encompass the planning, execution, administration, and termination of complex and sensitive, contracts through the use of formal advertising or negotiation procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals; and the administration, termination and close-out of contracts. Determines the contract methods to be used and develops the unique/complex terms and conditions of the solicitation. Obtains required reviews/approvals, and issues solicitation. Evaluates proposals, negotiates costs/prices and terms and conditions with offerors/contractors, and ensures that awards are within applicable laws and regulations. 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

• Formulation of the budget request and execution of the approved annual operating budget.
• Serves as a primary contact and consultant for acquisition functions including planning, execution, administration, and termination of contracts.
• Evaluates contract price proposals; negotiates costs/prices and terms with contractors.
• Prepares reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations as required by higher headquarters.
• Analyzes, monitors, and tracks expenses and net operating results to ensure proper distribution and utilization of funds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of program principles, concepts, regulations, practices, analytical methods and techniques.
• Ability to perform routine, multiple, and varying assignments in assigned program areas.
• Capability to develop unique/complex terms and conditions of the solicitation for contracts.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Basic pre-employment investigative background check may be required.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to develop knowledge in financial services supporting DHS and FPS missions.
• Successful completion of this unpaid internship may lead to competitive full-time DHS employment.

OTHER

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