Budget Analyst

Non-DOD And Other Support • Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

17d

About The Position

The Budget Analyst serves the Director, HQ USAF Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) Studies Group (AF/A3Q), providing financial oversight and management of funding for advanced and special access programs (SAPs). The position formulates budgets, monitors execution and expenditures, advises leadership on budget matters, and conducts analyses and special studies. The role is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position and requires compliance with applicable certification requirements.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including expert knowledge of budget methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and laws for a substantive national program or agency business area and the expenditure of federal funds.
• Expert knowledge of agency, DoD, OMB, and Congressional budget formulation processes, and ability to develop budgetary policy and assist other analysts in formulating budget estimates.
• For applicable merit-promotion applicants, one year at the GS-12 level is required to meet GS-13 time-in-grade requirements.
• Knowledge of budget methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes used to formulate, justify, and execute budgets in support of organizational missions and programs.
• Knowledge of organizational missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding relevant to assigned programs and organizations.
• Skill applying analytical methods, mathematical and statistical analyses, and cost-estimating techniques to evaluate program and funding changes and conduct economic and cost analyses.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data; prepare budget estimates; develop alternatives; and recommend solutions to budget or funding problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to justify, defend, present, or advise on budgetary processes and actions.
• Commanding knowledge of DoD, Joint, and USAF structures, missions, programs, policies, and organizational relationships; staff experience at HQ USAF, CJCS, and/or OSD is mandatory.
• Comprehensive knowledge, extensive experience, and proven expertise in Air Force special access program funding requirements, related considerations and analyses, execution improvement options, and associated policy and guidance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must have a top-secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• Must maintain current certifications and comply with Financial Management Level 2 certification requirements.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed analyses of annual and multi-year budget estimates for DCS Studies Group programs and consolidate them into a budget request.
• Monitor obligations incurred and actual expenditures as part of budget execution and administration.
• Provide the Director, DCS Studies Group with advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information.
• Conduct analyses, reviews, and special studies of budgetary or related information.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.

What This Job Offers

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