BUDGET ANALYST

Duties

• Performs budget formulation and justification functions at a joint organization where objectives, work processes, staffing needs, and funding requirements change substantially from year to year, requiring budget estimates and submissions throughout the six-year POM cycle.
• 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.
• Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information.
• Conducts Financial Management Analysis while deployed during Joint Operations involving capturing, monitoring, and reporting cost for reimbursement of JTF-CS funding.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position has been designated as Non-Critical Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as a condition of employment
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP
• This is a KEY position IAW 32 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DoD Directive 1200.7. A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency,
• (cont.) or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve
• (cont.) Applicants for positions designated as "Key" positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment
• IAW DoDI 3020-42 the position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME) performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency...
• (cont.) and continued through full resumption of all functions IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs
• Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station (CONUS and OCONUS) on military or commercial aircraft IAW Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty. Ability to obtain and maintain an Official Passport is required
• Employee may be required to work emergency overtime and/or be "on call" after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends or holidays
• This position is Non-Combat Essential (NCE) IAW Section 1580 of title 10, USC, and DOES NOT provide civilian support to combat operations
• Physical/Medical examination is required as a condition of employment for pre-employment and as required, during employment
• Grooming standards may be required in order for protective equipment to be effective when deployed
• The work may require the employee to drive a Government Owned Vehicle. A valid driver's license is required for the position
• Other training may be required to prepare the incumbent for extended TDY under field conditions. Special dietary or religious requirements may not be accommodated during TDY or training exercises
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, PL 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Budget Analyst, Series 0560.

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 and comprehensive knowledge of governing DOD Financial Management Regulations (FMR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Air Force budgetary policies, processes, procedures and regulations to ensure that budget forecasts, estimates, and submissions conform to requirements, guidelines, and financial objectives; knowledge and skill in utilizing the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBE); ability to analyze funding requirements against budgetary constraints and recommend alternate funding solutions and reprogramming actions. In addition to a high degree of skill in analytical reasoning and the ability to apply that skill to the identification, analysis, and conceptualizing of budgetary problems and development of alternative solutions involving the resolution of conflicting goals and objectives; knowledge of Air Force Automated Accounting Systems (e.g. DEAMS, FM Suite, CCaR, CRIS) in order to establish obligations, locate and analyze data, and track expenditure data pertaining to the budget.

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EDUCATION: 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., from an accredited college or university. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies 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:

Knowledge of Federal, DoD, and Air Force budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations.

Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks.

Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing sources of factual information, such as that found in accounting reports, payroll records, work reports, or inventory and supply data.

Knowledge and experience in the planning and conducting of budget requirements for a deployable military command.

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to make oral presentations on the budget, and conduct budget-related training to a variety of audiences. Ability to function effectively in a stressful environment and take an innovative approach to problem solving during emergent situations.

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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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