Budget Analyst-Title

Budget Analyst

As a Budget Analyst-Title 5, GS-0560-9, you will perform moderately difficult and complex assignments applying occupational principles, methods, and techniques. Independently plans and handles deviations in work assignments in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices as it relates to budget. Make decision based on independent judgment, analysis and interpretation of data, regulations and policies. Execute budget. Continually analyze and evaluate program plans and funding.

Review expenditure of assigned appropriations, reimbursement allocations and transfer of funds. Review funding documents for assigned appropriations. Allocate appropriated funds to individual activities/functional areas based on an analysis of activity budget estimates, historical expenditures, quarterly projections, and approved funding. Review, edit, and consolidate annual and multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizations and programs into a consolidated budget request. Perform program analysis of actual expenditures compared to planned utilization of annual budget and/or allotment authority, evaluate fund availability to achieve balance of approved objectives and determine where reprogramming actions may be necessary.

Identify trends and patterns, recommend ways to improve utilization of funds, and suggest alternative funding approaches. Provide financial advice, interpretation, and guidance on a variety of budget related matters, to include types of funding available, budgetary changes, and year-end closeout procedures. Prepare budget related reports, written correspondence and other documentation. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT
6356000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing.