BUDGET ANALYST

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide a budget analyst who is fully responsible for the overall technical aspects of the Organization's budget and management of resources for specific programs and appropriations.

The incumbent of this position may also provide advice and assistance to lower graded analysts in the office.

**Salary ranges include local market supplements.** This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" 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.

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 a wide range of federal, DoD and Air Force budget processes and associated policies, directives, procedures and regulations, including knowledge of the Congressional budget processes, appropriation law, and procedures to develop and provide authoritative advice and interpretation of legislation, policies and precedents.

Knowledge of the agency's mission, objective, programs and legislative history to develop, recommend and implement supporting budgetary actions, budgetary policies and to assist in setting and implementing long-range program goals across the organization and determine their impact and interaction with other programs, operations and budget.

Knowledge of financial management and budgetary requirements and activities to maintain oversight and control of assigned areas of responsibility, including accounting and financial management requirements and reporting.

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 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 and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments.

Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks.

Skill in the application of analytical methods and techniques to evaluate program plans and funding which involves substantial resources, and requires extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

Knowledge of OMB, congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls, guidelines and regulations.

Knowledge and 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.

Knowledge of safety, security, and personnel management regulations, practices, and procedures and planning, organizing, and directing the function and staff of a small organization or element.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: Position is designated special-sensitive.

Incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a SPECIAL SENSITIVE security clearance and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction 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.

This is a 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. 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:

Perform budget formulation work in support of major initiatives/programs involving preparation of detailed analyses and estimates of annual and/or multi-year funding.

Perform budget execution work involving monitoring obligations incurred and resulting expenditures of funds and the administration and review of requests for funds for distribution to program managers.

Provide financial advisory services on budget-related matters such as types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities, status and use of funds, etc.

Provide expert technical advice on all aspects of budgeting to include review and analysis to ensure program compliance with financial guidance.