Budget Analyst

- Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multiyear budget.
- Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding such as direct annual multiyear and no-year appropriations; apportionments; allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies; revenue from industrially funded operations; and refunds.
- Provides advice assistance and guidance on budgeting and related information. Devises and recommends the adoption of procedures to implement budgetary processes policies and regulations issued by MAJCOM or AF headquarters.
- Conducts analyses reviews and special studies of budget and/or related information. Reviews and assesses the long-term effects of budget guidelines such as new or revised legislation Programming Decision Memoranda (PDM) and Program Budget Decision (PBD) on assigned programs.
- Serves as the functional point of contact for day-to-day budget/financial issues. Works with MAJCOM and budget office counterparts to obtain monitor and track organizations funds.

Conditions of employment

• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files
• May be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft to attend conferences and meetings
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012 Public Law 112-81 Subtitle F-Financial Management Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with these requirement

Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions Budget Analyst GS11.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes detailed intensive knowledge of policies precedents goals objectives regulations and other AF MAJCOM and installation guides which apply to assigned organizations and programs; sources types and methods of funding for assigned organizations and programs (e.g. direct annual multi-year and no-year appropriations; apportionments; allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies; revenue from industrially funded operations; and/or refunds); and budgetary and financial relationships between assigned budget(s) and budgets and programs of other agency components and organizations.

OR
EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position such as accounting finance economics organizational management or related field of study. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have less than the full amount of specialized experience required but I have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. Therefore I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods practices procedures regulations policies and processes to formulate justify and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts.
2. Knowledge of missions functions goals objectives work processes and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations.
3. Skill in the application of methods and techniques (e.g. cost-benefit analysis ZBB amortization depreciation and prorating revenues and costs among customers) to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding.
4. Ability to gather assemble and analyze data to prepare budget estimates develop alternatives and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to justify defend present and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.