BUDGET ANALYST with Security Clearance

First Roles; Washington; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles in Washington is seeking a seasoned Budget Analyst to support the DCS Studies Group. The role involves formulating annual and multi-year budgets, monitoring obligations and expenditures, and advising the Director on budgeting matters.

Strong knowledge of DoD budgeting processes and the ability to communicate complex analyses is essential. The ideal candidate will have federal budgeting experience, be able to prepare detailed analyses, and contribute to the execution and optimization

Qualifications

• Experience in budget formulation and execution for federal programs.
• Knowledge of DoD budget processes, OMB, and congressional budgeting.
• Strong analytical and cost-analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Familiarity with DoD special access program funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed analyses of annual and multi-year budget estimates for the DCS Studies Group.
• Monitors obligations incurred and actual expenditures for budget execution and administration.
• Provides advice and guidance to the Director on budgeting and related information.
• Conducts analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and related information.

Skills

Budget formulation

Budget execution

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication

DoD knowledge

Job description

DUTIES

• Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and multi-year budget estimates for the Director, DCS Studies Group programs into a consolidated budget request.
• Performs the DCS Studies Group's budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures.
• Provides advice, assistance, and guidance to the Director, DCS Studies Group on budgeting and related information.
• Conducts analyses, reviews, and special studies of budget and/or related information.

REQUIREMENTS / CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must have a top-secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing for drug use.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.

QUALIFICATIONS

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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and laws on budgeting for a substantive national program or agency business area and expenditure of Federal Funds Expert knowledge and understanding of agency, DoD, OMB and Congressional budget formulation processes and the ability to develop budgetary policy and assist other analysts in the formulation of budget estimate.
• 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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)

1. 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 organization(s).
2. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation's programs/organizations.
3. Skill in the application of analytical methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ZBB, amortization, depreciation, and pro-rating revenues and costs among customers), mathematical and statistical analyses, and various cost estimating techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding and conduct economic and cost studies/analyses.
4. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions.
6. Commanding knowledge of DoD, Joint, and USAF structures, missions, programs, policies, and organizational relationships for facilitate effective advancement of Air Force capabilities. Staff experience at HQ USAF, CJCS and/or OSD is essential and mandatory. And comprehensive knowledge, extensive experience, and proven expertise in Air Force special access program funding requirements and their factors/considerations, analysis of same, determination of improvement options for execution, and related policy/guidance.

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 (i.e., 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible.

To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information,