Supervisory Budget Analyst

Air Combat Command; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command is seeking a first-level supervisor and budget analyst to oversee day-to-day management of budget formulation, execution, and analysis. This role requires evaluating information from accounting reports, payroll records, and inventory data to inform funding decisions.

The incumbent will apply knowledge of budget processes to forecast revenues and expenses, ensure obligations stay within funding limits, and provide guidance on budget-related tasks and training to staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budget methods, formats, and processes.
• Ability to justify and execute budgets for programs.
• Plan, organize, and direct staff in a small/medium organization.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of automated data processing software for budget tasks.
• Prepare forms, schedules, and reports related to funds and budgets.

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication (oral & written)

Data processing software

Budget analysis

Training/presentations

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

3 years of graduate education

Combination of experience and education

Tools

Accounting software

Data processing software

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first-level supervisor and budget analyst performing day-to-day control and management involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of the organization's budget and funding requirements.

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 performing a variety of budget functions involving formulation, execution and/or analysis of budgets for programs and/or support activities. Knowledge of sources of factual information about the programs and finances of the organization's budget, such as that found in accounting and data processing reports, payroll records, work reports, or inventory and sales data. Analytical skill is required to interpret the source information and apply it to the budget. Knowledge of budget formulation processes to forecast annual revenues and expenses of assigned funds and to enter/adjust information in forms and schedules in acceptable budget formats (e.g., showing fund assets and liabilities). Knowledge of budget execution processes and practices to determine whether obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments are within funding limitations in the approved budget.

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. 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. 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 activities/organizations.
2. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
4. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
5. 5. Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks. And skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing source of factual information, such as that found in accounting reports,payroll records, work reports, or inventory and supply data.
6. 6. Skill in preparing written forms, schedules, and reports related to the obligation and expenditures of funds. And ability to make oral presentations on the budget, and conduct budget-related training to a variety of audiences.

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.