Budget Analyst

Air Force Civilian Career Training • Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

25d

About The Position

This is a formal Air Force intern position under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program. It is centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center’s Centrally Managed Programs and administered by the Financial Management Career Program. Position locations may vary from those listed, and total salary depends on location. The role is developmental to GS-11 or GS-12 and offers a permanent position upon completion of a three-year formal training plan, with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases depend on successful performance and supervisory approval.

The intern supports budget formulation and execution, cost analysis, and related studies and projects while developing analytical judgment, procedural knowledge, and technical skills. The position uses automated financial management databases and systems and their products. Employees may be required to relocate during or after training and may work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• For GS-07 qualification: one year of graduate-level education; or a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement; or five academic years of pre-professional study; or one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05.
• For GS-09 qualification: a master's or equivalent graduate degree; or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a related LL.B. or J.D.
• If qualifying through education, submit transcripts; education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• For the specified undergraduate Superior Academic Achievement route: a completed four-year bachelor's course of study from an accredited institution and qualifying class standing, GPA, or national scholastic honor society membership.
• Meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements if male.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Be willing to relocate during or after completion of training if required.
• Ability to research and analyze data, interpret findings, and use information technology to do so.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of financial management laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods, and techniques in budgeting and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of budget formulation practices, procedures, precedents, and policies.
• Knowledge of management theories, principles, concepts, and practices, including life cycle management.
• Knowledge of research inquiry and cost analysis theories and principles.

Responsibilities

• Support budget formulation, including reviewing and preparing annual funding for one or more future budget years for stable organizations, activities, and/or accounts.
• Perform basic budget execution tasks.
• Perform routine tasks in cost analysis to develop analytical judgment, procedural knowledge, and technical skills.
• Support budget and cost analysis studies and projects.
• Use automated financial management databases and systems and their products.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is offered; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• PCS expenses may be paid if authorized, in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern