About this role
Job SummaryClick 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 a budget analyst in the Agency's Comptroller Division, performing a variety of budget functions involving the formulation, presentation, justification, execution, and/or analysis of budgets for substantive programs and support activities on a long-term basis to include future budget years.
QualificationsIn 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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Detailed, intensive knowledge of and skill in applying budgetary and cost analysis policies, precedents, goals, objectives, methods, practices, procedures, regulations, and processes to formulate, justify, present, and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts and to develop cost comparison studies. Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Systems (PPBS), its processes, products, terminology and guidance documents as well as missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to USAF programs/organizations. Skill in the application of methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ZBB, working capital fund procedures, amortization, depreciation, and pro-rating revenues and costs among customers) to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding. Ability to formulate, justify, present and execute assigned budget and to conduct studies, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions. 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.
Major DutiesServes as a budget analyst to advise and facilitate budget issues for AF communications and information programs. Performs the full range of budget tasks to meet the needs of the Agency on important, substantive national programs on a long-term basis. Represents the Agency and persuades program managers and other officials in positions of decision-making authority with widely differing goals and interests to follow a recommended course of action consistent with established budget/financial management policies, objectives, or regulations. In the area of budget formulation, cost analysis, and execution, the incumbent works with program managers during program development to tie dollars to requirements. Provides consultant services in the form of studies to AFGA management officials and staffs to assist in management decisions.