ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET TECHNICIAN

Duties: HelpExtracts, compiles, and consolidates unrelated workload and cost data as well as a variety of narrative information used for preparing budget estimates involving one or more appropriations with different guidelines and procedures, or a comparable mix of appropriated fund and/or revolving fund accounts; provides technical expertise and assistance to the Budget Officer and higher graded analysts. Performs trend analysis to ensure sufficient funding is available to support monthly, quarterly, and annual requirements. Analyzes data within the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) accounting system to ensure accuracy of data elements. Assists higher graded analysts in preparing preliminary cost analysis studies. Provides general administrative oversight and support to the staff and service to external and other internal customers.