Budget Analyst

Pacific Air Forces • Elmendorf AFB, AK

6d

About The Position

The Budget Analyst serves as a resource advisory and budget analyst in the 673 Civil Engineer Group commander's budget office. The role performs budget functions involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of budgets, as well as economic and cost analysis studies for substantive programs and support activities. The position is a functional point of contact for day-to-day budget and financial issues, monitors budget obligations and expenditures across different funding sources and types, and provides advice and guidance on budgeting and related information. It also conducts analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget-related information.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including detailed knowledge of relevant policies, regulations, funding sources and methods, and budgetary relationships between organizations; alternatively, qualify through education or a combination of education and experience.
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. in a relevant field such as accounting, finance, economics, or organizational management. Transcripts must be submitted when using education to qualify.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify if it meets at least 100% of the requirements; transcripts must be submitted.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements, including one year at GS-09 for the GS-11 level when applicable.
• Knowledge of budget methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes used to formulate, justify, and execute budgets.
• Knowledge of organizational missions, functions, goals, work processes, and funding sources relevant to installation programs and organizations.
• Skill applying analytical methods, mathematical and statistical analyses, and cost-estimating techniques to evaluate program and funding changes and conduct cost studies.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare estimates, develop alternatives, and recommend solutions to budget and funding problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must maintain current certifications and comply with Financial Management Level 2 certification requirements.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.
• Applicants using foreign education must provide evidence that it is equivalent to conventional U.S. education.
• Applicants must clearly identify duties, responsibilities, and weekly hours for part-time or unpaid experience claimed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a functional point of contact for day-to-day budget and financial issues.
• Perform budget execution and administration, including monitoring obligations and actual expenditures across different funding sources and types.
• Provide advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information.
• Conduct analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and related information.
• Formulate, justify, and execute assigned budgets in support of organizational missions and programs.
• Analyze program plans and funding changes, and conduct economic and cost studies or analyses.
• Gather and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and recommend solutions to budget or funding problems.
• Communicate budgetary processes and actions orally and in writing, including presenting, advising on, and defending them.
• Safeguard classified or sensitive budget-related information and files.
• Maintain current certifications and comply with Financial Management Level 2 certification requirements.

Benefits

• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA), subject to change without notice.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees who are veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree