GS-560-9 February 10, 1994
NOTE: THE SENTENCE IN PART I DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
AND PARTS II AND III IN THEIR ENTIRETY ARE PERMANENT PARTS OF THE
LIBRARY AND MAY NOT BE CHANGED OR EDITED IN ANY WAY.
I. INTRODUCTION
This position is located in
The incumbent performs a specified portion or portions of the full range of budget analysis
assignments.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs routine budget analysis functions in assigned areas. Work may be performed in any
segment of the normal range of budget administration work performed by the organization
including budget formulation, budget presentation-enactment, or budget execution. Duties
typically performed include the following: assisting in the preparation of budget estimates
and justifications; interpreting OMB directives and circulars; providing information and
advice to program managers; reviewing bureau and office budget submissions for
reasonableness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and guidelines; monitoring
budget; recommending reprogramming of funds as needed.
III. FACTOR LEVELS
Factor 1. Knowledge Required by the Position FL 1-6 950 points
Knowledge of Federal and Department budgetary methods, practices, procedures,
regulations, and other guides in order to perform routine continuing assignments in the areas
of budget formulation, presentation, and execution.
Ability to extract, review, and analyze numerical information such as monthly expense
statements, budget requests, cost estimates in order to prepare reports and analyses.
Skill in categorizing and analyzing quantitative data in order to analyze budgetary and
accounting activities.
Knowledge of assigned organization's structure, programs, and the budgetary and financial
relationships of the organization to determine whether estimates of funding needs are
appropriate or if funds are being expended according to the program's goals and objectives.
Factor 2. Supervisory Controls FL 2-3 275 points
The incumbent works under the general supervision of a higher- level employee who
provides general instructions as to objectives, priorities, and deadlines. Work is performed
independently with assistance available on unusual problems. Completed work is spot
checked for technical soundness and conformity with agency policy and established
objectives.
Factor 3. Guidelines FL 3-3 275 points
Guidelines include established techniques and precedents, regulations and directives, and
agency policy. Guidelines are not always applicable and the incumbent must use judgment in
choosing, interpreting, and applying the guidelines.
Factor 4. Complexity FL 4-3 150 points
The work involves varied duties in the budget process. Assignments are of moderate
difficulty and require the use of a number of different and unrelated analytical methods and
techniques. The techniques used in following procedures are normally routine, but may
involve some adaptation of established procedures. For each step, the specialist must make
decisions on the appropriate course of action to choose.
Factor 5. Scope and Effect FL 5-3 150 points
The primary purpose of the work is to review, analyze, and monitor all program and
budgetary aspects of assigned programs to assure compliance with applicable guidelines and
priorities. The incumbent exercises financial control over the rate of expenditures and aids
management in the planning, scheduling, and timing of program and/or administrative
operations within funding limitations. Advice and recommendations support the conduct of
the organization's program and/or administrative operations. Work contributes to the
accomplishment of program goals and objectives by ensuring the availability of money to pay
for administrative and/or program operations.
Factor 6. Personal Contacts FL 6-2 25 points
Contacts are with co-workers within the immediate budget office and representatives from
program, accounting, and support areas who can provide information. Other informal
contacts may include program and budget staff of other agencies and private businesses who
conduct activities related to the work of the office.
Factor 7. Purpose of Contacts FL 7-2 50 points
Contacts are for the purpose of information exchange, to assist in all phases of assigned
budget work and to provide information to Departmental officials, OMB, and other agencies.
Contacts with outside budget and/or program staffs are to discuss budgetary transactions of
mutual interest.
Factor 8. Physical Demands FL 8-1 5 points
The work is sedentary.
Factor 9. Work Environment FL 9-1 5 points
The work is normally performed in an office setting.
TOTAL POINTS - 1885