BUDGET ANALYST
U.S. Air Forces, Europe
Posted: April 7, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Department of the Air Force
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Salary
$102,415 - $133,142
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing and analyzing budgets for Air Force programs, ensuring funds are allocated properly and following government rules.
You'll handle complex financial planning and reporting for intelligence-related resources.
It's a good fit for someone with strong financial analysis experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work with sensitive information in a military context.
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a budget analyst who is fully responsible for the technical aspects of the USAFE-AFAFRICA/A2 budget and management of resources of specific programs and appropriations.
This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).
The GG-12 duties for the "Administrative and Management" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level.
The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.
***Salary Ranges includes local market supplement*** 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.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position.
Examples of creditable experience include knowledge of wide range of federal budgetary regulations, policies, methods, practices, processes, and procedures to formulate, justify, and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts, including knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budget, and Executive System (PPBES) and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments.
A comprehensive knowledge of the missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes and sources of funding of assigned budget activities in order to relate needs and accomplishments of the organization to anticipated and actual dollar figures in the budget.
Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.
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: Knowledge of detailed intensive budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute difficult and complex budget work assignments in support of the mission, structure, goals, and work processes for substantive programs of assigned activities/organizations.
Knowledge of automated data processing software program(s) capabilities and usage to accomplish difficult or complex budget/funding tasks.
Knowledge of the analytical principles, practices, and methods to evaluate program plans and funding which involves substantial resources and requires extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming and Budgeting system (PPBS) to effectively plan resource requirements for new systems and equipment acquisitions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships essential to express the organization's budgetary position to a variety of audiences.
Ability to follow security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information. Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of the FAR. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT.
Security: Position is designated special-sensitive, and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
A nondisclosure agreement must be signed. Duties will require frequent unescorted entry into and temporary work within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF).
Position is designated under the DoD FM Certification Program as requiring Level 2 certification.
In accordance with DoDI 1300-26, Operation of the DoD Financial Management Certification, Individuals assigned to positions with an FM Certification designation must comply with FM Certification requirements within 2 years from notification.
If an individual transfers to a new position during the initial 2 years that requires the same FM certification level, he or she is required to complete certification within the original 2-year period.
This isa Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.
Employee must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The work is primarily sedentary.
Some walking and standing may occur in the course of a normal workday in connection with travel to and from meetings and conferences.
May carry light items, such as reports, data products, and notebooks. No special physical ability is required.
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 Duties:
Responsible for a wide range of complex budget functions related to the formulation, analysis, programming, and execution of annual and multi-year budgets.
Performs budget formulation work involving review and preparation of budget estimates and financial plans.
Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of funds for substantive programs or the most significant segments of substantive programs.
Leads and/or performs special economic analysis and impact studies to evaluate actual or potential effectiveness of current or projected budget programs Serves as a backup Contract Manger for HS USAFE-AFAFIRC/A2 in accordance with IAW DoD Instruction 5000.2 Operations of Def Acquisition Systems and AFI 63-124 Performance Based Service Contractors.
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