BUDGET ANALYST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the lead over the budget program; responsible for the formulation, justification, presentation, and execution of the budgeting, Engineering and Force Protection, Resource Integration; provides oversight into the design, development and implementation of and execution of budgetary policies and systems.

Duties

• As the lead analyst, they have oversight of the Logistics and Installation funded programs performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses and estimates of annual funding needs for one or more future budget years and oversees the AF/A4 Contract Management Oversight process. Develops new methods for testing and evaluating the effectiveness of planning, programming, and budget actions/processes in support of major Air Force mission and operational plans. Maintains a continuous liaison with other Air Staff, other Service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to integrate Air Force PPBE support actions. Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments.

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; Budget Analysis Series 0560 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying mastery of the concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations which apply to budgeting for substantive national programs and AF business areas for the expenditure of federal funds. Additionally, comprehensive knowledge of command, AF, DoD, OMB and Congressional manpower and budgetary processes and financing methods; program objectives of the DoD and the AF as they are related to logistics, installations, and mission support including civil engineering and security forces business areas; AF and DoD budget execution policies and procedures in order to recommend to DoD, OMB and/or Congress for reapportionment, supplemental appropriations, deferrals and rescission of funds; and command, AF, and DoD mission function, programs and history necessary to formulate, justify, and execute a budget to support short and long range program goals and objectives is required. A high degree of analytical skill in developing and comparing alternative budget and program in analyzing, combining and consolidating budget estimates of subordinate components and programs into a document that reflects the balances, multi-year needs of AF/A4 is required. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: Expert knowledge of the federal budget process and the DoD planning, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) Process in order to develop short term and long-range plans to support the programs as they related to logistics, installations and mission support including civil engineering and security forces; and Expert knowledge of financials systems including but not limited to CRIS, FM Suite, ABSS, EDA, DEAMS. Knowledge of Congressional, OMB, DoD and AF budget processes, procedures and requirements, to include briefing formats and requirements; and knowledge of goals, resources, objectives, organizations, functions and sources pertinent to the programs and organizations served, and related customers, functions, resources and users. Knowledge of commonly used agency budget procedures, regulations, precedents, policies and guidance. Ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately communicate orally and in writing and negotiate complex issues. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, analyze data, develop alternatives, summarize results and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to establish effective, professional working relationships with management, program managers, co- workers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Ability to formulate and justify assigned budget. Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process and its products, terminology, and guidance documents including DoD budget and financial management regulations, OMB Circulars, and Congressional legislation. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoD and Air Force organizations to provide Air Staff and command level guidance pertaining to budget formulation and financial management. 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.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/24/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13066308 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.