Budget Analyst

United States Space Force; Satellite Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Space Force is seeking a budget analyst to support the installation budget office. The role involves budgeting for substantive programs and support activities, including formulation, execution, and analysis of budgets.

Qualifications emphasize knowledge of budgetary methods, funding sources, and cost-benefit techniques, with education or experience aligned to advanced study in accounting, finance, or economics. TIG considerations apply for GS positions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budgetary methods, regulations, and processes to formulate and execute budgets.
• Understanding missions, goals, and funding sources for installation programs.
• Ability to apply cost-benefit analyses, depreciation, and revenue-cost pro-rating techniques.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, execute, and analyze budgets for assigned programs and activities.
• Identify funding sources and ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Prepare budget estimates and develop alternatives to resolve funding problems.
• Communicate budgetary processes effectively, orally and in writing.

Skills

Budgetary methods

Cost-benefit analysis

Data gathering & analysis

Oral and written communication

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of graduate education in accounting/finance/economics

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a budget analyst in the installation's budget office, performing a variety of budget functions involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of budgets for substantive programs and support activities.

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 policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, 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, and no-year appropriations; apportionments; allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies; revenue from industrially funded operations; and/or refunds); 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 college 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 college 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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. Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts. 2. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations. 3. Skill in the application of methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ZBB, amortization, depreciation, and pro-rating revenues and costs among customers) to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding. 4. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and makerecommendations to resolve budget/funding problems. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise onbudgetary processes/actions.

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.