Supervisory Budget Analyst

Air Combat Command; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a first-line supervisor and budget analyst to oversee day-to-day budget formulation, execution, and analysis for assigned programs. The role emphasizes ensuring funds align with approved limits and providing timely budget insights to leadership.

The position requires strong knowledge of budgeting processes, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to lead a small staff while communicating findings clearly in writing and speech.

Qualifications

• Experience formulating and executing budgets for programs and activities.
• Knowledge of budget formulation and execution processes.
• Ability to enter/adjust information in budget forms and schedules.
• Familiarity with accounting and data processing reports.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret source information for budgets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise budget formulation, execution, and analysis.
• Ensure budget requests comply with funding limits.
• Prepare budget reports for management.

Skills

Budget management knowledge

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Education

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree

3 years of graduate education in relevant field

Job description

Primary Purpose

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)

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. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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. 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.