Budget Analyst

DUTY 1: Responsible for a wide range of complex budget functions related to the formulation analysis programming and execution of annual and multi-year budgets. Primary budget/financial advisor relative to the capability and propriety of financing requirements in assigned intelligence programs serving national interests (Intelligence Applications Intelligence Data Handling Systems and other programs).

DUTY 2: Performs budget formulation work involving review and preparation of budget estimates and financial plans. Key role in all Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) issues to include preparation and detailed analyses of funding requirements for current year and the future analyses on critical issues and financial-related drills.

DUTY 3: Prepares and presents briefings to the group corporate structure and others. Represents organization as the budget authority for assigned program at meetings conferences and working groups. Conducts training for functional contacts and/or program managers in assigned organizations.

DUTY 4: Serves as the organizational point of contact and liaison with the personnel office on civilian personnel issues. Stays abreast of current personnel issues and provides explanations of personnel-related requirements regulations and procedures to supervisors and managers. Determines the necessary steps to perform the full range of administrative functions associated with personnel assignments promotions and performance evaluations.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Requires flexibility to work other than normal duty hours. which may include evenings. weekends and/or holidays.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• Key: This is a key position. Incumbent must be removed from any military recall status if alternatives are not available for filling this position during an emergency.
• Position requires temporary duty travel (TDY) utilizing military and/or commercial transportation.

Qualifications

This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the Professional work category are at the Full Performance work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectees salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectees qualifications in relation to the job.

To qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: extensive knowledge of a wide range of federal budgetary regulations policies methods practices processes and procedures to formulate justify and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts including knowledge of DoD PPBES and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments to assist Plans and Programs (XP) in making estimates that affect 6-year projections funding in program/budget exercises. A broad comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of of the missions functions goals objectives work processes (to include the POM process) sources of funding and budgetary activities relating to ISR activities and intelligence operations at 361 ISRG and subordinate or serviced organizations in order to review edit and/or make recommendations or submitted budget request and to relate needs and accomplishments of the organization to anticipated and actual dollar figures in the budget. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience experience gained in the private sector or experience gained in another government agency.

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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 detailed intensive federal budgetary regulations policies methods practices processes and procedures to formulate justify and execute difficult and complex budget work for assigned budget accounts including knowledge of DoD Planning Programming Budget and Execution System (PPBES). Knowledge and skill applying the principles practices and methods of budget execution to determine whether obligations expenditures and requested allocations are within funding limitations in the approved budget.

2. Knowledge of mission functions goals objectives work processes and sources of funding pertinent to organization. This includes knowledge of plans programs and organizational structure to relate program commitments and issues with respect to budgetary obligations and expenditures extensive reprogramming actions and adjustments to budget plans involving substantial resources.

3. Knowledge of automated data processing software program(s) capabilities and automated budget system(s) for usage to accomplish difficult or complex budget/funding tasks and skill in building and manipulating data on spreadsheets.

4. Skill in analyzing and comparing cost benefit rations of alternative budget and program actions to determine trade-offs and the most cost-effective approach to solve competing program requirements. This includes the ability to gather and analyze data to prepare budgets assess the effects of budgetary and/or program changes develop alternatives and make recommendations to resolve difficult and complex budget/funding problems.

5. Ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and techniques to gather facts and use effective analytical methods to accurately assess information make sound decisions and reconcile conflicting data to include ability to maintain and modify the budget structure including appropriation accounts and special transaction codes.

6. Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing to negotiate complex issues working out solutions to problems or questions and maintain good working relationships essential to express the organizations budgetary position to a variety of audiences and to defend and negotiate organizations requirements in relation to other competing requirements.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to SCI. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program as a preferred position identified by security clearance requirement. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety. Special Sensitive/Top Secret clearance: This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW AFMAN 44-198 Attachment 2 Category II Type 5: Personnel having access to truly sensitive information i.e. national security material.

3. 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 the requirements of this certification program.

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.