BUDGET ANALYST

Budget Analyst

Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and / or multi-year budget estimates.

Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred.

Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information.

Conducts analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and / or related information. Reviews and assesses the long-term effects of budget guidelines.

Leads and / or performs specialized, individual economic analyses and impact studies in support of a variety of budget programs

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Depending on the type of position (competitive / excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

Upon completion of your probationary / trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and / or files

May be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft to attend conferences and meetings

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes detailed. intensive knowledge of budgetary methods, practices. procedures, regulations, precedents, policies. and other AF, MAJCOM, and installation guides which apply to assigned organizations and programs; sources, types. and methods of funding for assigned organizations and programs {e.g., direct annual, multi-year; apportionments; allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies); and budgetary and financial relationships between assigned budget(s) and budgets and programs of other agency components and organizations. OR EDUCATION : I have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as accounting, finance, economics, organizational management, or related field of study. NOTE : You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION : I have less than the full amount of specialized experience required but I have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE : You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned budget in support of the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of assigned organization(s).

Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to MAJCOM's programs / organizations.

Skill in the application of analytical methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ZBB, amortization, depreciation, and pro-rating revenues and costs among customers), mathematical and statistical analyses, and various cost estimating techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding and conduct economic and cost studies / analyses.

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget / funding problems.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and / or advise on budgetary processes / actions.