Budget Analyst

Office of the Secretary of Defense • Scott AFB, IL

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About The Position

The Personal Property Activity provides global household goods and vehicle shipment, storage-in-transit, and non-temporary storage services to Department of War personnel. Headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, the activity is a single command. The Budget Analyst serves as a technical specialist who independently plans, formulates, justifies, and executes operating budgets and multi-year funding lines for the worldwide Defense Personal Property Program (DP3).

The incumbent prepares budget estimates, operating budget exhibits, and congressional justification materials; explains funding variances; defends spend plans; and manages the daily allocation, commitment, obligation, and disbursement of appropriated and reimbursable funds. The position also performs cost and program analyses, applies fiscal laws and regulations, and advises leaders and program managers on funding options, allowable expenditures, and external financial coordination.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service; qualifying experience may have been gained in the private sector.
• Experience preparing formal budget estimates, operating budget exhibits, and congressional justification books; explaining funding variances; defending spend plans; and managing allocation, commitment, obligation, and disbursement of appropriated and reimbursable funds.
• Experience interpreting and applying fiscal statutes, defense financial regulations, and OMB circulars; drafting standard operating procedures; and advising on object-class coding and funding mechanisms.
• Experience conducting quantitative cost analyses of transportation logistics, shipments, or commercial contract services; identifying root causes of significant budget execution variances; and preparing business case analyses.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be determined suitable for Federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit program.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date and documented in the resume; the resume may not exceed two pages.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formal budget estimates, operating budget exhibits, and congressional justification books.
• Explain funding variances and their consequences, defend spend plans, and manage the daily administrative allocation, commitment, obligation, and disbursement of appropriated and reimbursable funds.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative cost analyses of logistics services and commercial contracts.
• Measure performance against obligation baselines, analyze variance trends such as surge volumes or billing lags, and prepare financial summaries to support senior-leader decision-making.
• Research, interpret, and apply fiscal statutes, annual appropriations acts, and financial regulations to assess operational impacts.
• Advise leadership and program managers on funding options, allowable expenditures, and external financial coordination.
• Interpret and apply fiscal statutes, defense financial regulations, and OMB circulars; draft standard operating procedures and advise on object-class coding and funding mechanisms.
• Identify root causes of significant budget execution variances and prepare business case analyses to support leadership decisions.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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