Budget Analyst (Remote)

Budget Analyst (Remote)
ID:ARS-AFM-FMAD-002Location:BeltsvilleProgram:ARS
Wage/Hr:$40.00Hours/Week:24Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

*This position will be open until filled. This position has the option to work remotely.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Budget Analyst or similar role. OR HS/GED Degree in Refer to IV.C. for required special skills and professional experience.

  • 1. Knowledge of the Agency's methods and procedures that are part of or subordinate to Agreements.
  • 2. Working knowledge of the Agency's work processes and procedures in relation to agreement obligations, in particular, FMMI entries of agreement actions, and various administration tasks.
  • 3. Knowledge of Agency?s office management policies, regulations, and procedures in the relation to agreements and financial management.
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
Duties:

To support agreement actions, the EWP Enrollee processes reimbursable, trust fund, and other types of agreements through the financial systems. Performs account establishment and revision functions. Works closely with the agreement personnel to ensure accounts are established and maintained per contractual terms of the agreements. Reimbursable and other agreement documents are accurately processed upon receipt of all completed documentation. Initial establishment of accounts and required revisions are made upon completion of all supporting documents. Billings and collections inquiries are acted upon immediately.

  • Within 10 days of finalized incoming agreement, funds are posted and available to be obligated. Ensures IPSC, if applicable, is included and computed correctly.   40%
  • Within 10 days of receipt of payment from cooperator on executed agreements, funds are made available for obligation.   40%
  • Assist in performing document research and extracting data and reports in response to data calls.   10%
  • Ensures financial closeouts of agreements are accomplished within the time frame established for each particular agreement.   10%

Other:
  • Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.
  • Physical requirements: N/A Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.