Defense Budget Analyst | Data-Driven Resource Stewardship

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, headquartered in North Chicago, IL, oversees MEPS/RPS processing to determine enlistment eligibility across the armed services.

This permanent Federal position requires applicants to show eligibility under multiple authorities and to document education and/or experience as described. Qualified candidates will have experience in budgeting, financial management, and program administration, with proven attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes budget administration and financial analysis to support allocations.
• Education substitutions include Ph.D. or three years of graduate education directly related to the work.
• Combination of experience and education allowed with transcripts.

Skills

Accountability

Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning

Attention to Detail

Budget Administration

Budget Formulation, Justification, and

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Decision Making

Financial Management

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal Skills

Learning

Reasoning

Self-Management

Stress Tolerance

Teamwork

Writing

Time in Grade

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

Job description

The U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, headquartered in North Chicago, IL, oversees MEPS/RPS processing to determine enlistment eligibility across the armed services.

This permanent Federal position requires applicants to show eligibility under multiple authorities and to document education and/or experience as described. Qualified candidates will have experience in budgeting, financial management, and program administration, with proven attention to detail and strong analytical skills.