Summary

This position is located in the Budget Execution Division, Executive Office, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL/EX/BE). The Budget Execution Division assists the Controller/Executive Director and other INL senior managers, including the Assistant Secretary, on all matters associated with the execution of the budget.

Duties

• Works with senior program and project managers, contract and procurement specialists, Locally Employed (LE) staff and with program officers and management throughout the bureau, to ensure the proper analysis, execution and reporting of funds.
• Performs studies and audits on control and use of funds throughout the year, and makes recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of these controls and their impact on the management of programs.
• Plans and implements the execution of the bureau's budget, accounting, reconciliation, and funds control processes for all INL programs. Incumbent's responsibility encompasses specific countries and/or regions, programs, and appropriations.
• Works closely with financial management personnel of the Department, other agencies in the Executive Branch, and Embassy personnel in program countries, and ensures compliance with Congressional and OMB requirements.
• At the GS-12 level, the incumbent performs essentially the same duties as outlined above; however, the scope and complexity of assignments are of less responsibility and independence and receives closer supervision than the GS-13 level.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

• Experience interpreting policies, regulations, and guidelines of financial management analysis and budgeting.
• Experience participating in planning and implementing an organization's program budget.
• Experience utilizing data management tools (e.g. Microsoft Excel or Power BI) to analyze and evaluate changes in program plans and funding on budgets.

• Experience developing and implementing financial management improvements for tracking, management, and monitoring of organizational funds.
• Experience utilizing data management tools (e.g. Microsoft Excel or Power BI) to conduct research and analysis to make recommendations on organizational financial matters.
• Experience providing the full range of budget oversight, planning and other services for multiple complex foreign assistance funds.

• • For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
  • If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.

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1. Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
2. Well Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) for the position.
3. Highly Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must fully demonstrate proficiency in all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.

• Knowledge of the theories and principles of financial management.
• Ability to analyze budget/financial data to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to provide financial technical and analytical assistance.
• Ability to perform quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation