Budget Analyst

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command•Scott AFB, IL

11d

About The Position

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent serves as the lead Information Technology (IT) budget analyst, performing a wide variety of financial functions involving the formulation, justification, execution, and analysis of the Transportation Working Capital Fund (TWCF) budget for IT and Capital. The role is classified at GS-0560-13 and is filled under Direct-Hire Authority for Certain DoD Personnel, PL 118-31, Section 1250B(i)(2), dated December 22, 2023. The analyst serves as a subject matter expert on the TWCF and other appropriations, advising and guiding stakeholders on budgeting and related information for IT and capital programs. The position interprets and assesses the effects of new and revised Congressional legislation on budget formulation and execution; provides financial advice on budget-related matters for substantive national programs; and advises senior management on funding status, availability, and appropriate use. The position is full-time, with occasional overtime. Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements and Agency and Supervisor approval. The employee must obtain and maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance and comply with DoD Financial Management Certification requirements for a Level 2 Certified position. Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Experience performing all aspects of budget analysis, formulation, justification, presentation, execution, and review of multi-year budget submissions.
Experience analyzing budget and cost information and advising and presenting to senior management on the status, availability, and appropriate use of funding.
Experience applying financial or budget-related analysis to solve problems and make recommendations.
Experience analyzing factual data and information and applying analytical methods and techniques.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Must obtain and maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance.
Must be able to obtain the appropriate financial management certification level and comply with DoD Financial Management Certification Program requirements within the allotted timeframe.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert on the Transportation Working Capital Fund and other appropriations, providing advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information for information technology and capital programs.
Interpret and assess the impact of new and revised Congressional legislation on budget formulation and execution.
Provide financial advice on budget-related matters for substantive national programs, including the effects of budgetary changes on related activities and information technology programs and the status and use of working capital funds.
Advise senior management on the status and availability of funds and the appropriate use of funding.
Perform budget analysis, formulation, justification, presentation, execution, and review of multi-year budget submissions.
Analyze budget and cost information and present funding status, availability, and appropriate-use advice to senior management.
Apply financial and budget analysis to solve problems and make recommendations.
Analyze factual data and information using analytical methods and techniques.