Budget Analyst

Job 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 a Budget Analyst at Headquarters Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Resource Requirements Directorate (HQ AFOSI/XR), performing a variety of budget functions involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of AFOSI's Criminal, Procurement, Base Level Fraud, and Sexual Assault Felony Investigations.

Major duties

Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding, such as direct annual, multi-year, and no-year appropriations; apportionments; allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies; revenue from other federal agency funded operations; and refunds. Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for HQ AFOSI/XR, subordinate program managers and applicable field units into a consolidated budget request for AFOSI. Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments. Performs quality checks of automated system data base information and advises program manager of any significant problems. Independently reviews and assesses the long-term effects of budget guidelines, such as new or revised legislation, Resource Management Decision (RMD), Programming Decision Memoranda (POM), and Program Budget Decision (PBD), on assigned programs. Provides technically sound advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information. Devises and recommends the adoption of procedures to implement budgetary processes, policies, and regulations issued by HQ AFOSI, USAF and DOD.

Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience which includes serving as the technical expert conducting analytical, and administrative duties in all the phases of the budgetary process to ensure AFOSI is fiscally prepared to meet internal, Air Force, and Department of Defense mission objectives; in addition having knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations of the Federal budget process and the Department of Defense (DoD) planning-programming-budgeting system in order to formulate long-range budgetary plans to support the personnel, equipment, and other logistical costs related specifically to the development of a robust AFOSI budget. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Knowledge of Air Force budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts for a DoD element working under the executive agency of the Secretary of the Air Force. Comprehensive knowledge of the commonly used DOD, OMB, and Congressional financial management/budget, regulations, precedents, policies, guides and processes to formulate, justify, and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoD and Air Force organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or conduct studies to determine manning and skill levels to staff organization's units. Knowledge of Commanders Resource Integration Systems (CRIS), Automated Budget Interactive Data Environment System (ABIDES) computerized budget system(s), Obligation Adjustment Reporting System (OARS), Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System (DEAMS) and Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic, PowerPoint, and Word software programs. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, 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.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.