Budget Analyst

Army Transportation • Scott AFB, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the United States Army Transportation Command, G8, DCSRM TWCF Division, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The incumbent serves as a senior budget analyst in the Budget Division, assigned to either the Transportation Working Capital Funds (TWCF) Division or the Appropriated Funds (APF) Division.

The role tracks program-fund execution to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements; reviews budget execution and requirements; and advises leadership on deviations, resource issues, and corrective actions. The analyst supports budget submissions and formulation, presents analysis to command decision makers, and prepares written reports and budget justifications. Approximately 10% TDY travel is required. The position requires a Secret security clearance and Financial Management Level 2 certification within the required time.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience conducting detailed reviews of budget execution for assigned programs and areas of responsibility.
• One year of specialized experience preparing budgetary reports to facilitate analysis and decision-making.
• One year of specialized experience coordinating actions between points of contact and other personnel involved in budget execution.
• One year of specialized experience recommending corrective actions based on analysis of budget execution data.
• The required specialized experience must be at the GS-12 level or equivalent; education cannot substitute for experience.
• Applicants with a General Schedule position in the preceding 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must obtain Financial Management Level 2 certification within the required time.
• Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Track execution of program funds to maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and yearly reviews to identify potential budget deviations or problems and recommend corrective actions to leadership.
• Review budget requirements for assigned programs to align ARTRANs resources with mission objectives and applicable statutory and regulatory guidance.
• Review program resource requirements to support approval of ARTRAN’s budget submissions.
• Present budget execution analysis to command decision makers to enable timely resolution of funding issues for assigned programs.
• Provide oral budget formulation guidance to groups and directorates to help ensure budget submissions meet established requirements.
• Prepare written budget execution reports communicating resource status and recommended funding adjustments to command leadership.
• Review budget justification narratives to support approval of assigned program funding requirements.
• Plan budget formulation schedules for assigned programs to ensure timely submission of resource requirements.
• Evaluate monthly budget execution data to identify resource issues affecting program performance.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized, subject to the Joint Travel Regulations.

What This Job Offers

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