Budget Analyst

About the Air Force Test Center:

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow's Air Force is tested! Long considered the "Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe", AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!

Don't just watch the future unfold-build it. The Air Force Civilian Service is at the forefront of innovation, from developing next-generation aircraft to creating revolutionary cyber defense systems. We are seeking the brightest minds to join our team.

About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Budget Analyst (NH-0560-03) to work at the 412 Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group, 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron (412 LRS/LGR) at Edwards AFB, in Edwards, CA

The mission of the 412 LRS is Warfighters delivering global logistics support for The Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe (TCOTATU). Serve as the squadron's Resource Advisor, performing a variety of budgetary functions involving the formulation, execution, and analysis of budgets for substantive programs and logistics activities.

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Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)

Typical 2026 salary range: $104,349 - $161,313/per year (includes locality)

"If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."

Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

Travel Requirements: No travel

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Desired Skills:

- Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish budget/funds execution tasks.

- 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 to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions.

Major Duties:

- Performs budget formulation work involving prep of detailed analysis of annual and/or multi-yr budget estimates for assigned squadrons and programs into a consolidated budget request.

- Contributes as a resource management team member & assembles and/or develops background data, info, & documentation to support required program budgets. Researches, compiles, & summarizes data involving obligations, expenses, narrative info, & quantitative budgetary data for use in preparing budget estimates.

- Performs budget exec/admin work involving monitoring of obligations incurred & actual expenditures of a budget w/different sources/types of funding such as direct & reimbursable annual, multi-yr, & no-yr appropriations apportionment; allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies; revenue from industrially funded ops & refunds.

- Provides advice/insight/assistance/guidance on budgeting & related information. Devises & recommends adoption of procedures to implement budgetary processes/policies/instructions/regulations/fiscal law issued by MAJCOM, AF, & GAO.

- Performs assigned budget execution tasks to meet the needs of squadron/flights at all operational levels. Develops/maintains personal & organizational interactions that enhance customer relations & actively fosters/promotes rapport with customers.

- Conducts analyses/reviews/studies of budget related info. Reviews/assesses long-term effects of budget guidelines, such as new/revised legislation/policy, Fin Plan, POM, etc., on assigned programs. Analyzes/interprets impact of new policy/systems/legislation on installation's budget & effectively accomplishes projects/programs/goals within established resource guidelines.

- Uses automated budgetary, accounting & finance & standard operating software/systems & computer generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments.

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

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.

U.S. Citizenship

Obtain & maintain Secret Security clearance

1 year of appropriate specialized experience to at least next lower grade level.

This is a Financial Management Level (2, or 3) Certified position

Financial Statement Position

Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, processes, procedures, regulations, precedents, policies and other guidelines.

Knowledge of sources of factual information about and related to processes of budgeting, such as that found in accounting reports, payroll records, work reports, or inventory and supply data.

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.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:

Paid Time Off:

11 Federal Holidays each year

13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:

13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:

No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:

Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Basic Benefits Plan

Social Security:

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Health & Wellness:

Various Medical

Flexible Spending Account

Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Family and Medical Leave Act

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities

Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

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AFTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.