Budget Analyst

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Langley AFB, VA

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About The Position

The Budget Analyst is fully responsible for the overall technical aspects of the organization’s budget and management of resources for specific programs and appropriations. The position supports budget formulation and execution, provides financial advisory services, and offers expert technical advice on budgeting and program compliance. It also performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), in the Professional work category at the Full Performance work level. The position is in the Excepted Service and is designated Financial Management Level 2 certified. The employee must comply with the certification program requirements. The position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and other intelligence-related special-sensitive information. A nondisclosure agreement is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must be eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and other intelligence-related special-sensitive information, and must sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing as a Testing Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.
• Must maintain current certifications and comply with Financial Management Level 2 certification requirements.
• Must file an OGE Form 450 confidential financial disclosure report upon appointment and annually.
• Knowledge of federal, DoD, and Air Force budget processes, policies, directives, procedures, and regulations, including Congressional budget processes and appropriation law.
• Knowledge of the agency’s mission, objectives, programs, and legislative history, and the ability to develop and implement supporting budgetary actions and policies.
• Knowledge of financial management, budgetary requirements and activities, accounting, and financial management reporting.
• Knowledge of budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned budgets.
• Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used for budget and funding tasks.
• Expertise applying analytical methods and techniques to evaluate program plans and funding involving substantial resources and changes to established concepts and procedures.
• Knowledge of OMB, congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls, guidelines, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain productive working relationships.
• Knowledge of safety, security, and personnel management regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small team.
• Travel by military or commercial aircraft or other conveyance may be required for temporary duty assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed analyses and estimates of annual and/or multiyear funding in support of major initiatives and programs.
• Monitor obligations and resulting expenditures of funds, and administer and review requests for funds for distribution to program managers.
• Provide financial advisory services on budget-related matters, including available funding types, the effects of budget changes on related activities, and the status and use of funds.
• Provide expert technical advice on budgeting, including reviewing and analyzing programs for compliance with financial guidance.
• Perform supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small team or organizational element.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on the position and employment status.
• Certain selectees employed in the foreign area may be eligible for foreign-area benefits, subject to approval, including Living Quarters Allowance or government quarters, post allowance, and home leave.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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