BUDGET ANALYST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified high-potential, mid-level manager/executive, while contributing support to the mission and function of the Air Force. It is not a continuing position and assignment duration is strictly NTE 36 months.

Duties

Plans, coordinates, and manages the USNORTHCOM Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) Financial Management Augmentation Team (FMAT) to assist in executing financial management (FM) responsibilities to support the Unified Command Plan, DOD Instructions, and DOD Financial Management Regulations. Leads study teams and working groups to identify the need for special projects directed by the SecAF, CSAF, CSO, or HAF/A8. Prepares and presents high level briefings of conclusions; many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered. Maintains continuous liaison with other DAF, OSD, Joint Staff, other Service, and other DoD offices to ensure informed decision-making by senior DAF leadership.

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 Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include detailed, intensive knowledge of budgetary regulations, Congressional, DOD and Service policies, and funding sources (including annual, multi-year, and no-year appropriations) across Air Force, MAJCOM, and installation levels, alongside the analytical skill to navigate financial relationships between organizational components. This includes proven capability in analyzing budgetary relationships and recommending financial actions under tight deadlines, resource uncertainty, and conflicting objectives. Additionally, the role requires proficiency in applying quantitative evaluation techniques to assess program changes, practical understanding of serviced missions to align operational needs with budget figures, and the ability to leverage automated data systems and accounting reports to interpret financial data and conduct specialized economic and cost studies. To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been at the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the federal service. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-11 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to budget formulation and financial management. 2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoD and Air Force organizations pertaining to budget formulation and financial management to provide guidance to subordinate units. 3. Knowledge of and skill in applying the theory, concepts, principles, and practices of budget and financial management sufficient to conduct the difficult assignment of interfacing and managing programmatic requirements. 4. Skill in the application of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process and its products, terminology, and guidance documents, including DoD budget and financial management regulations, 0MB Circulars, and Congressional legislation. 5. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 6. Ability to plan, organize, train and direct subordinate teammates in the use of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usages to effectively manage projects and complete assignments. 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.