BUDGET ANALYST

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior expert MAJCOM Budget Analyst performing formulation and execution activities in support of HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA (U-A) and 3rd Air Force (3AF) missions and requirements. As the technical expert, develops and promulgates budget formulation and execution policies and procedures to all U-A Wings and Directorates requiring funding.

Duties

Command-level senior analyst at HQ U-A performing budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses and estimates of annual funding needs for one or more future budget years. Performs thorough budget execution work involving monitoring funding obligations, funding expenditures, and the administration and review of requests for allotment of funds for distribution to programs across U-A Wings, Directorates, and organizations at multiple locations. Prepares budget guidance and serves as the resident expert of assigned programs. Provides comprehensive financial advice on budget related matters such as types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities, status and use of funds, etc. Analyzes budget and/or related information Uses automated budgetary and accounting systems and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments.

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastering the concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations, and policies of budgeting for a substantive national program or agency business area and expenditure of Federal Funds; Utilizing knowledge and understanding of agency Department of Defense, Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional budget formulation processes to develop budgetary policy and assist other analysts in the formulation of budget estimates; Applying knowledge and understanding of agency, Department of Defense, Office of Management and Budgtet, and Congressional budget execution processes and practices; Developing, implementing, and advising on agency-wide policies and controls for the obligation and expenditure of funds. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Expert knowledge of financial management and budgetary administration methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes. Mastery knowledge at various organizational levels of the commonly used agency budget administration, procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guidelines for providing procedural guidance on budget administration. Comprehensive knowledge of Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls, guidelines and regulations to include briefing formats and requirements. Knowledge of computerized budget system(s) and ability to methodically develop new methods and techniques of budgeting applicable to the forecasting of long-range funding needs. Expert skill in the selection and application of a variety of analytical methods and techniques to cost/budgetary work/processes. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to justify, defend, present and 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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 here 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 programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.