Budget Analyst

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters is seeking a budget analyst in the 690th Cyberspace Operations Group. The role involves formulating, presenting, executing, and analyzing budgets for several units, including 690 COG and 690 ISS/NSS/COS and related organizations.

This is a GG-11 position under DCIPS, with salary set within the GG scale based on qualifications. Candidates must meet OPM standards and demonstrate knowledge of budgeting principles and inter-agency funding dynamics.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budget principles, concepts and methods for formulating and executing budgets.
• Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems.
• Ability to apply cost-benefit analysis and related techniques to budget decisions.

Skills

Budget knowledge

Automated data processing

Cost-benefit analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Security procedures

Education

PhD or related doctorate

3 years graduate education

Education + Experience mix

Job description

Click on \"Learn more about this agency\" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a budget analyst in the 690th Cyberspace Operations Group (690 COG), Financial Management Office, performing a variety of budget functions involving the formulation, presentation, execution, and/or analysis of budgets for the 690 COG, 690 ISS, 690 NSS, 690 COS, 691 COS, 83 NOS and 561 NOS.

This is a GG-11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-11 duties for the \"Professional\" work category are at the \"Full Performance\" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-11 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. 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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of the budget principles, concepts and methods of budging and accounting. Various types and methods of funding for subordinate squadrons such as direct annual allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies, and revenue from and refunds to other agencies; and budgetary and financial relationships between assigned budgets and budgets and programs of other agency components and organizations. Also, analyze budgetary relationships and recommend budgetary actions (e.g., requesting allotments or reprogramming funds among object classes) under conditions of time pressure and uncertainty due to: short and rapidly changing program and budgetary deadlines and objectives; gaps and conflicts in program and budgetary information; lack of predictive data; conflicting program and budgetary objectives; and changing guidelines for the work. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

OR EDUCATION:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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 your transcripts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Knowledge of detailed intensive budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute difficult and complex budget work assignments in support of the RSOC missions and organizational mission, including structure, goals, and work processes for substantive programs of assigned activities/organizations.
• Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish budget/funding tasks, while applying 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.
• Skill in the application of methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ZBB, amortization, depreciation, and prorating revenues and costs among customers) to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding to justify and/or executing assigned budgets/programs.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develops alternatives, and makes 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.
• Knowledge of security procedures to protect classified information.

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