BUDGET ANALYST (Title 5)

Air National Guard Units • Oklahoma City, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard Title 5 excepted-service position is in the Air National Guard Wing Financial Management Division, part of the Oklahoma Air National Guard’s 137th Special Operations Wing. The Budget Analyst supports state and federal Air National Guard operations, training, and readiness by formulating budgets, analyzing trends, and evaluating the execution of funds provided by the Air National Guard and Department of Defense. The incumbent serves as a technical authority on fiscal and budgetary policy, law, and regulatory guidance, and administers the Resource Management System (RMS).

The role develops and consolidates annual and multi-year budget estimates, interprets National Guard Bureau guidance, establishes local budget procedures, and prepares justifications and presentation materials for budget submissions, unfunded requirements, and program changes. It also analyzes obligations and expenditures across funding types, identifies funding status and shortfalls, advises on proper use of budget and allotment authority, reviews and allocates appropriated funds, and applies fiscal law and policy to funding decisions.

The Budget Analyst provides financial advice and guidance to financial managers, commanders, center managers, resource advisors, and other staff. The role prepares reports and trend analyses, compares actual results with plans and historical data, identifies variances, and supports quarterly Financial Working Group and Financial Management Board meetings through briefings and documentation. It uses automated financial systems, software, and web-based programs to prepare reports and verify database accuracy.

The position is designated as Essential Personnel and may require service in preparation for or in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to meet operational or contingency needs. The position requires a background investigation, the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance, and compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment.

Requirements

• For a GS-0560-11 position, at least 24 months of finance budget experience and competencies providing knowledge of National Guard financial principles and procedures.
• Eligibility for entry into the financial management certification career program for the position’s GS grade before final appointment approval.
• Demonstrated understanding of National Guard financial budget program principles and requirements.
• Experience and training demonstrating the ability to follow directions and read, retain, and understand instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of budgetary policies, decisions, procedures, and regulations issued by the Department of the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, and employing installation.
• Skill identifying, analyzing, and resolving budgetary problems, including developing funding alternatives, revising budgets when objectives or requirements change, and administering execution plans that may require reprogramming.
• Practical knowledge of base operations program goals, objectives, workforce composition, work methods, and functions sufficient to assess whether funding requests and expenditures are proper, necessary, and timely.
• Knowledge of the installation accounting system and related documents to locate and analyze budget data.
• Strong analytical reasoning skills to identify and conceptualize budget problems and develop solutions to conflicting goals and objectives.
• Ability to collect and analyze data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; plan and coordinate complex programs; and develop, apply, and adjust financial plans and policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and management officials, using tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness.
• Skill in presenting formal training and briefings, and making clear and concise oral and written presentations.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment in resolving financial problems and administering a financial management program.
• Knowledge of agency operating programs and financial principles, methods, techniques, and systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English, including writing reports and presentations.
• Skill in training, mentoring, problem solving, and applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
• Ability to select, develop, and supervise subordinate staff.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation; may be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the position’s appropriate security clearance.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must not be disqualified under the Lautenberg Amendment due to a qualifying domestic violence misdemeanor conviction.
• Ability to establish effective professional relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
• Must maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.
• If qualifying on the basis of education, the degree must be in accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, organizational management, or a combination of these disciplines; transcripts or other proof of education must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Formulate budgets and conduct trend analyses and execution evaluations for federal funds supporting Air National Guard operations, training, and readiness.
• Administer the Resource Management System (RMS) and provide technical guidance on fiscal and budgetary policy, law, and regulations.
• Prepare and consolidate annual and multi-year budget estimates and submissions for assigned organizations and programs.
• Interpret National Guard Bureau budget guidance and establish appropriate local budget policies and procedures.
• Develop budget assumptions and formats, and request, review, analyze, edit, and consolidate organizational budget submissions.
• Prepare narrative justifications and presentation materials for budget requests, unfunded requirements, and programmatic changes.
• Analyze obligations and expenditures across funding sources and types, identify funding status and shortfalls, and guide the proper application of budget and allotment authority.
• Interpret fiscal law, regulations, and policy to approve or disapprove funding requests and ensure the legal and efficient use of funds.
• Review funding documents and allocate appropriated funds to activities and functional areas based on estimates, historical expenditures, projections, and approved funding.
• Advise financial managers, commanders, center managers, resource advisors, and staff on funding, budget changes, fund status, closeout procedures, and related matters.
• Prepare financial reports and trend analyses, compare actual performance with plans and historical data, and identify variances.
• Coordinate the Resource Management System network of center managers, resource advisors, and cost center managers.
• Prepare materials, conduct briefings, and document quarterly Financial Working Group and Financial Management Board meetings.
• Use automated financial management systems, software, and web-based programs to produce reports and verify the accuracy of system data.
• Inform resource advisors and accounting personnel of significant financial system problems, trends, or variances.
• Support operational requirements or contingencies, including duty in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration, as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed