Budget Analyst (NH-0560-03) 412 CS/SCXPR

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base is seeking a Full-Time Budget Analyst (NH-0560-03) to support the 412th Mission Support Group's Budget Office. The role involves expert budget, contract management/acquisition and HR issues, acting on behalf of the director, and managing funds for multiple programs.

Travel up to 25% may be required. The position offers a 2026 salary range of $104,349 - $161,313 per year (includes locality).

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience in budget/budgetary processes.
• Experience with automated budgetary systems and production of budget-related outputs.
• Ability to justify, defend, present, and advise on budgetary actions.

Responsibilities

• Responds to budget calls and requests for financial planning information.
• Reviews Budget Call and assists in issuing further instructions with the Senior Budget Analyst/Business Manager.
• Formulates budget estimates and justifications for assigned programs and organizations.

Skills

Budget experience

Budget systems

Budget justification

Job description

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The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Budget Analyst (NH-0560-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group, 412th Communications Squadron, 412 CS/SCXPR Budget Office at Edwards Air Force Base.

In this position you will Provide expert services on budget, contract management/acquisition and human resource issues. Act on behalf of the director for organizational resource issues. Develop and manage contracts, and act as the organizational contract administrator. Provide oversight and direction over budget functions involving formulation, execution, and analysis of budget and economic and cost analysis studies. Serve as a budget analyst primarily responsible for monitoring and performing budget and execution functions pertaining to estimating and administering funds for support of assigned appropriations, program elements and special programs. Perform budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizations and programs into a consolidated budget request. Conduct analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and/or related information.

Announcement Closes: 11/04/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $104,349 - $161,313per 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.”

Travel Requirements:

Up to 25% travel possible

Incentives:

This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Desired Skills:

• 1 year of appropriate specialized experience to at least next lower grade level.
• Experience in automated budgetary systems and computer-generated products in accomplishing budget assignments.
• Ability to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions.

Major Duties:

• Responds to budget calls, and other requests for financial planning information.
• Reviews and interprets Budget Call, and participates in the development of further instructions with the Senior Budget Analyst, or Business Manager.
• Formulates budget and test program estimates and justifications in cooperation with organizational staff and operating activities.
• Reviews estimates submitted by subordinate organizations; analyzes and reviews to determine adequacy of justification and adherence to instructions.
• Conducts continuous studies of financial plans, and measures actual progress of obligated funds against established objectives.
• Projects fund availability for approved programs/functions, reallocate funds from one activity to another based on a thorough analysis obligation rates, and advises commanders and project managers of potential program delays due to fund shortages and points out alternate courses of action.
• Prepares summary charts and briefing information on organizational funding programs for presentations both internal and external to the organization.
• Performs analyses of organizational presentations to management, and of their requests for funding to evaluate individual organizational requirements in relation to the overall funding requirements and makes recommendations based on in-depth analysis.
• Conducts budget-related training for functional contacts and/or program managers in assigned organizations.
• Conducts training on budget processes, procedures, requirements, etc., and provides organizational personnel with sufficient information and knowledge to accomplish objectives.

Qualifications/Requirements:

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.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a “Secret” security clearance

This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet the functional area certification requirements within the timeframe range of 1 - 5 years from appointment date into the position.

This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

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

Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations.

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 analytical methods and techniques, mathematical and statistical analyses, unit cost techniques, earned value, and various cost estimating techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding, unit cost and conduct economic and cost studies/analyses.

Skill in formulating, justifying, and/or executing assigned budgets/programs.

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems.

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.

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