Budget Analyst

Air Combat Command; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command seeks a resources advisor/budget analyst to perform day-to-day control and management of the organization's budget and funding requirements, aligning with mission goals and objectives.

The role requires knowledge of budgetary methods, ability to analyze accounting data, and skill in preparing reports; candidates may meet the qualifications via specialized experience at GS-07 level or through appropriate graduate education as described by OPM standards.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience per OPM standards (GS-0560 Budget Analysis).
• One year of specialized experience at GS-07 equivalent required or education-based alternative.
• TIG/time-in-grade may apply for federal positions.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, execute, and analyze budget and funding requirements.
• Provide budget administration advisement and refer reprogramming actions.
• Relate organizational needs to budget figures and funding sources.

Skills

Budget methods knowledge

Automated data processing software

Data gathering & analysis

Report preparation

Oral budget presentations

Education

Master's degree or 2 years of graduate education

Combination of education and experience

Tools

Automated data processing tools

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a resources advisor/budget analyst performing day-to-day control and management involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of the organization's budget and funding requirements; org goals/objectives of position: a professional logistics readiness squadron providing the highest caliber service to our customers.

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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and other AF, MAJCOM, and installation guides which apply to assigned budget accounts (e.g., organizational components, programs, services, object classes, and/or line items) to perform and advise on budget administration tasks and to identify and refer those reprogramming actions which require prior approval to officials at higher echelons, and having practical knowledge of the missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding of assigned budget activities in order to relate needs and accomplishments of the organization to anticipated actual dollar figures in the budget.
• OR EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
• OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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)

• 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 activities/organizations.
• Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks.
• Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing source of factual information, such as that found in accounting reports, payroll records, work reports, or inventory and supply data.
• Skill in preparing written forms, schedules, and reports related to the obligation and expenditures of funds.
• Ability to make oral presentations on the budget, and conduct budget-related training to a variety of audiences.

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.