BUDGET ANALYST

Duties

• Performs complex budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for operations and support for the 1 ASOG and four geographically separated subordinate squadrons
• Performs complex 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, multi-year, overseas contingency operations, apportionments; allotments; and transfer of funds from other agencies
• Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information.
• Leads and/or performs specialized, individual economic analyses and impact studies in support of a variety of budget programs
• Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Applicants must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position; the APDP level required specifically for this position will be identified locally
• 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
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air in the performance of TDY
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance
• 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.

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, for Administrative and Management Positions

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes a detailed intensive knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budget System and USAF and USA budgeting policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative and financial management systems; of analyzing and evaluating continual changes in program plans and funding and their effect on financial and budget program milestones; analyzing financial and budgetary relationships to develop recommendations for financial and/or budgetary actions where changing guidelines for work and gaps and conflicts in program and financial/budgetary information exist, a thorough knowledge of complex budget formulation, execution, and administration of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for overseas contingency operations and support, apportionments, allotments, and transfer of funds from other agencies; understanding of accounting, contracting, and business processes, a comprehensive knowledge and skill planning, initiating, and conducting specialized economic analysis and impact studies for multiple budget programs, and a general knowledge of automated budgetary systems, software programs and computer-generated products; and a basic knowledge of information technology

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 multiple budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned budget in support of the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of assigned organization(s)
2. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to weapons systems operations and sustainment and support programs
3. Skill in the application of analytical methods and techniques, mathematical and statistical analyses, and various cost estimating techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding and conduct economic and cost studies/analyses
4. Skill in developing and implementing guidance that considers various disciplines, such as program managers, engineers, and logisticians for purposes of meeting program objectives
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, an ability to manage several projects simultaneously

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

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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.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

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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