Budget Analyst

Army Transportation•Scott AFB, IL

10d

About The Position

This Direct Hire Authority solicitation recruits and appoints qualified candidates to a competitive-service position supporting the Department of Defense. The Budget Analyst performs budgetary duties across planning, programming, budgeting, and execution for assigned programs. The position may be filled at GS-07, GS-09, or GS-11, with promotion potential to GS-11. For a GS-07 appointment, noncompetitive promotion to the next grade may be authorized subject to time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform at the higher level. The incumbent communicates and explains budget information, resolves discrepancies, develops and analyzes budgets, prepares schedules and justifications, applies financial regulations, and advises leadership on funding adjustments and reprogramming. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access, and to complete required Department of Defense financial management training and certification within two years of appointment. Temporary duty or business travel is required 10% of the time.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Must complete training and meet Department of Defense Financial Management certification requirements within two years of appointment.
May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
GS-07 qualification: one year of specialized experience collecting financial data for budget formulation and execution, tracking expenditures, preparing routine budget reports, and reviewing budget requests; or qualifying graduate education, superior academic achievement with a qualifying bachelor's degree, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
GS-09 qualification: one year of specialized experience aligning budget requirements with organizational mission and goals, analyzing budget execution discrepancies or funding variances, preparing financial reports, and providing preliminary budget advice; or a qualifying master's/equivalent graduate degree, two years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
GS-11 qualification: one year of specialized experience analyzing financial data, developing budget schedules, applying financial regulations, monitoring execution and recommending reprogramming, and advising leadership; or a qualifying doctoral degree, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program or receive full course credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
A one-year probationary period applies unless the appointee has previously met the specified requirements; continued employment during the period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Must complete any required USA Hire Competency Based Assessments within the specified timeframe if invited.

Responsibilities

Communicate budgetary information effectively to present, defend, and provide guidance on financial matters.
Resolve budget discrepancies by identifying issues, implementing corrective actions, and coordinating with financial staff.
Develop comprehensive budgets for assigned programs by reviewing and interpreting guidance from higher-level entities.
Analyze financial data to identify trends, assess funding requirements, and support budget formulation.
Prepare budget schedules and justifications to support and defend budget requests to senior leaders and higher authorities.
Interpret and apply financial regulations and policies to ensure compliance in budgeting activities.
Advise leadership on funding adjustments and reprogramming actions to maintain financial alignment with the Command's mission.