Budget Analyst

Air Force Civilian Career Training; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Palace Acquire Internship program with the U.S. Air Force offers a structured civilian career path. This PAQ internship provides a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases and potential promotions based on performance.

Interns gain broad experience in financial management begun during the program and may qualify for permanent placement upon completion. Locations may vary across listings and are centrally managed by AFPC/DPZS.

Qualifications

• Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education, or bachelor’s degree with Superior academic Achievement.
• 5 academic years of pre-professional study, or 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5.
• Master’s degree or LL.B/J.D. if related; experience includes volunteer work.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting & cost analysis

Budget formulation practices

Management theory concepts

Research & cost analysis

Oral and written communication

Data interpretation using IT

Education

Bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is: This is a formal Air Force intern position, established under the PALACE Acquire (PAQ) program; as such, it is centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Centrally Managed Programs', AFPC/DPZS and administered by the Financial Management Career Program. Position locations may vary from listed locations.

The PALACE Acquire Program offers you a permanent position upon completion of your formal training plan. As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and problem solving. The program offers a 3-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases. Promotions and salary increases are based upon your successful performance and supervisory approval. This is your opportunity to begin a successful civilian career with the United States Air Force. To qualify for a GS-07: Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education, or bachelor's degree with Superior academic Achievement as provided in the "General Policies and Instructions" for Qualifications Standards Operating Manual, or 5 academic years of pre-professional study, or 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5. To qualify for a GS-09: 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. 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.

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 the laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods and techniques of financial management in the areas of budgeting and cost analysis.
• 1. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods and techniques of financial management in the areas of budgeting and cost analysis.
• 2. Knowledge of well-established budget formulation practices, procedures, precedents and policies.
• 3. Knowledge of management theories, principles, concepts and practices including life cycle management.
• 4. Knowledge of the theories and principles of research inquiry and cost analysis.
• 5. Ability to research and analyze data and to interpret findings, and the ability to use IT to do so.
• 6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

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.