BUDGET ANALYST

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the lead over the budget program; responsible for the formulation, justification, presentation, and execution of the budgeting, Engineering and Force Protection, Resource Integration; provides oversight into the design, development and implementation of and execution of budgetary policies and systems.

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Duties

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• As the lead analyst, they have oversight of the Logistics and Installation funded programs performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses and estimates of annual funding needs for one or more future budget years and oversees the AF/A4 Contract Management Oversight process.
• Develops new methods for testing and evaluating the effectiveness of planning, programming, and budget actions/processes in support of major Air Force mission and operational plans.
• Maintains a continuous liaison with other Air Staff, other Service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to integrate Air Force PPBE support actions.
• Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• This position information reflects that this is a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret Clearance) position; the work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, and other functions away from the duty site
• This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the national Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d (continued)
• (continuation) Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR551.206)
• A strong background in basic contract management and a working knowledge of contracting processes and an Acquisition Workforce Certification System (AWCS) CORT certification are highly desired.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• This position is classified as a Management Official (CSRA); Per 5 U.S.C. § 7103(a)(11), this management official position requires the employee to formulate, determine, or influence agency policies.

Qualifications

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; Budget Analysis Series 0560

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying mastery of the concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations which apply to budgeting for substantive national programs and AF business areas for the expenditure of federal funds. Additionally, comprehensive knowledge of command, AF, DoD, OMB and Congressional manpower and budgetary processes and financing methods; program objectives of the DoD and the AF as they are related to logistics, installations, and mission support including civil engineering and security forces business areas; AF and DoD budget execution policies and procedures in order to recommend to DoD, OMB and/or Congress for reapportionment, supplemental appropriations, deferrals and rescission of funds; and command, AF, and DoD mission function, programs and history necessary to formulate, justify, and execute a budget to support short and long range program goals and objectives is required. A high degree of analytical skill in developing and comparing alternative budget and program in analyzing, combining and consolidating budget estimates of subordinate components and programs into a document that reflects the balances, multi-year needs of AF/A4 is required.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Expert knowledge of the federal budget process and the DoD planning, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) Process in order to develop short term and long-range plans to support the programs as they related to logistics, installations and mission support including civil engineering and security forces; and Expert knowledge of financials systems including but not limited to CRIS, FM Suite, ABSS, EDA, DEAMS.
2. Knowledge of Congressional, OMB, DoD and AF budget processes, procedures and requirements, to include briefing formats and requirements; and knowledge of goals, resources, objectives, organizations, functions and sources pertinent to the programs and organizations served, and related customers, functions, resources and users. Knowledge of commonly used agency budget procedures, regulations, precedents, policies and guidance.
3. Ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately communicate orally and in writing and negotiate complex issues. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, analyze data, develop alternatives, summarize results and make appropriate recommendations.
4. Ability to establish effective, professional working relationships with management, program managers, co- workers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Ability to formulate and justify assigned budget.
5. Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process and its products, terminology, and guidance documents including DoD budget and financial management regulations, OMB Circulars, and Congressional legislation.
6. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoD and Air Force organizations to provide Air Staff and command level guidance pertaining to budget formulation and financial management.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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