BUDGET & FINANCIAL ANALYST EAS

United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 10108104

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the
examination may be limited.

Branch

Marketing

Job Posting Period

05/31/2017 – 06/06/2017

Job Title

BUDGET & FINANCIAL ANALYST

Facility Location
USPS HEADQUARTERS
475 LENFANT PLZ SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20260-0004

Position Information
TITLE: BUDGET & FINANCIAL ANALYST
GRADE: EAS – 23
FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt
OCCUPATION CODE: 0560-0024
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: SATURDAY/SUNDAY
HOURS: 8:00 – 5:00
SALARY RANGE: 66,829.00 – 110,664.00 USD Annually
FINANCE NUMBER: 102904
BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies.
We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer
contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

Functional Purpose
Oversees and coordinates the analysis of the budgetary and financial performance, the development of financial goals, and
the identification of long-term fiscal opportunities; performs complex budgeting, financial analysis, and performance
analysis. Performs Contracting Officer Representative functions as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. versees and participates in the development, preparation, implementation, administration, and control of operating and
capital budgets to support organizational goals and objectives.
2. Monitors fiscal performance, including the analysis of operating results to assess financial impact; identifies negative fiscal
trends and recommends corrective measures.
3. Analyzes and evaluates capital investment and operating expense decisions and projects to assess compliance with
economic criteria, established priorities, and budget allocations.
4. Evaluates existing financial policies, procedures, programs, systems, processes, and standards; identifies deficiencies and

underlying problems; implements corrective actions to reduce costs and achieve financial and operational goals.
5. Participates in short and long range planning efforts; coordinates and conducts economic feasibility studies, using
forecasting and trend analysis methods to identify financial opportunities.
6. Plans, oversees, and conducts complex contractual needs, including the development of Statements of Work,
determination of budgetary, and manpower requirements and establishment of contractual performance criteria and methods
of evaluation, and the preparation and presentation of final project reports.
7. Provides technical advice, functional guidance, and policy interpretation on financial programs, policies, and systems;
resolves the complex and unique problems related to the work.
8. Performs Contracting Officer Representative functions including review, certification of ebuys, invoices, modifications and
closures of contracts.

SUPERVISION

Manager of the unit to which assigned.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:

Requirements
1. Knowledge of budgeting and program analysis sufficient to oversee and participate in the development, preparation,
allocation, implementation, and control of operating and capital budgets to support the achievement of overall goals and
objectives.
2. Ability to review, compile, and analyze budget estimates to develop and support functional area activities, programs, and
functions.
3. Knowledge of financial analysis techniques, including forecasting, trend, and performance analysis sufficient to monitor
fiscal performance, assess financial impact, identify undesirable fiscal trends and recommend corrective measures.
4. Ability to develop and recommend financial policies and performance statements.
5. Ability to conduct economic feasibility studies, using forecasting and trend analysis methods to identify major financial
opportunities.
6. Ability to develop and prepare financial performance briefings.
7. Ability to provide technical advice, functional guidance, and policy interpretation on the full range of financial programs,
policies, and systems.
8. Ability to conduct Contract Officer Representative functions, including creating and maintaining contracts.

Reimbursement of relocation expenses will NOT be authorized.

This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are
applying for.

You will receive two email confirmations:
1. An email confirming your profile is complete.
2. After submitting your application you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully
submitted.

For information, please contact Cyril Johnson at Talent@usps.gov

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service’s requirement

to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting’s closing date. Applicants claiming veterans’
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans’ preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.