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Posted: January 8, 2026 (6 days ago)

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BUDGET OFFICER

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$97,653 - $126,955

per year

Closes

February 5, 2026

GS-5 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves managing budgets for the Air National Guard, including creating policies, advising leaders on spending, and ensuring funds are used efficiently to support military missions.

It requires handling financial systems, tracking expenses, and preparing reports for higher-ups.

A good fit would be someone with strong financial experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a structured military environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 36 months of experience in finance and budget management
  • In-depth knowledge of financial principles, procedures, and National Guard budget programs
  • Eligibility for entry into the financial management certification career program
  • Achievement of Financial Management Level 2 Certification within 24 months of appointment
  • Ability to lead, follow instructions, and understand complex regulations and policies
  • Experience operating resource management systems and overseeing budget formulation and execution
  • Compliance with Department of Defense financial management requirements as a condition of employment

Full Job Description

This job opportunity is for a BUDGET OFFICER, position description D1678000, within the 177 CPR FT. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position.

General Experience: All series personnel must be certified at the next higher grade-level before being eligible for grade promotion to that level; and, must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level.

An applicant must have a Series validated understanding of the complex principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-0560-12 Non-Supervisory Position, the candidate must be eligible for entry into the position's financial management certification career program based on the position's GS-grade and/or the candidate's military rank before final approval and appointment is processed.

A candidate must have at least 36 months of finance budget Series experiences and competencies that provided in-depth knowledge of financial principles and procedures.

Candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements.

A candidate must have expanded experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to lead, follow directions, read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures.

As a condition of continued employment in the GS-0560-12 position, dependent on the position's certification level and contingent on the employee's military rank, the employee must complete the higher financial management certification within 24 months of appointment to the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: Certification Level 2: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d.

Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program.

This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. Major Duties:

As an BUDGET OFFICER, GS-0560-12, you will: Operate the Resource Management System, a network of commanders, resource advisors, cost center managers, and technical advisors aligned to the Wing/GSU organizational structure and oriented towards the management of appropriated funds and workdays for the accomplishment of unit missions.

Serve as the principal author for local resource management policy development and publication.

Serve as the principal budgetary advisor to senior leadership and top management personnel in maintaining balance, efficiency, and economy of operations to accomplish programmed objectives.

Oversee budget formulation, validation, compilation, and submission, requiring the frequent contact with commanders, resource advisors, higher headquarters (ANG/FMA), and field counterparts.

Review initial funding (programmed or received) and devises and carries out apportionment to base organizations ensuring financial continuity between fiscal years.

Follow up on approved distributions by ensuring the prompt and accurate loading of fund targets to the accounting and supply systems, and by notifying the affected unit's resource advisor.

Monitor the execution of the overall annual operating budget.

Issue "Call" for unfunded requirements that meet ANG/FMA Budget Execution Review (BER) criteria ensuring timely notification, clear and concise instructions, and achievable "suspenses" for all required financial actions.

Perform special studies and selective reviews of budgetary programs and procedures (e.g., conversions or mission changes/additions). Perform other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NJ-12862643-AF-25-118R