BUDGET ANALYST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform the duties of a Budget Analyst which includes directing and coordinating the preparation, formulation, justification, presentation, and execution of financial requirements for AF/A2 Intelligence programs by the Budget Execution Branch. **Salary ranges include local market supplements.**

Duties

Serves as the Budget Analyst for the MIP, NIP, O&M, and R&D and SRF appropriations of the Directorate of ISR, AF/AZ AF A2/6 organization. Uses automated budgetary systems and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments. Directs the performance of budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of the budget with different sources and types of funding, such as direct annual, multi-year, and no-year appropriations, apportionments, allotments, and transfer of funds from other agencies. Serves as the Division's Budget Analyst for the review of NIP Director Decision Documents (DOD) and MIP Program Budget Decision (PBD) documents within the Air Force or other SRF Congressional budget documents. Assesses the impact and advises superiors on Congressional decisions concerning MIP and NIP program and budget submissions to include SRF, assists in preparing reclama actions. Coordinates the Resources Division's external requirements and maintains a continuous liaison with Headquarters Air Force (HAF) directorates, MAJCOMS, Unified Commands, OUSD C and DoDIC offices to integrate Air Force budgetary support actions. Plans and directs the work of subordinate employees in various grades. Conducts employment interviews and makes employee selections.

Qualifications

This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Expert" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 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. Quality of experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of creditable experience include applying expert knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations governing budget execution; applying knowledge of the Capabilities Programming and Budgeting System process used to formulate intelligence budget submissions; applying comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices of budget development and formulation to review, edit, and consolidate budget estimates from Major and Unified Commands to adjust data in related databases; and a high degree of skill in applying the principles, practices and methods of budget execution to determine whether obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments are within funding limitations in the approved 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: Expert knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations governing budget execution. Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing federal civilian personnel and military personnel management. Comprehensive knowledge of the DoD and the Corporate Air Force Programming, Budgeting and Execution system in order to coordinate and merge Military Intelligence Program (MIP), and National Intelligence Program (NIP) and Spectrum Relocation Funds (SRF) requirements into the Air Force budget formulation system. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices of budget development and formulation to review, edit, and consolidate budget estimates from Major and Unified Commands to adjust data in related databases. Incumbent is an authority on budget execution. A high degree of skill in applying the principles, practices and methods of budget execution to determine whether obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments are within funding limitations in the approved budget. Knowledge of major intelligence programs to include the General Defense Intelligence Program, Military Intelligence Program, the Consolidated Cryptologic Program, the Foreign Counter-Intelligence Program aggregation and-the National Geospatial-Intelligence Program, and the Spectrum Relocation Funds. Knowledge of the Capabilities Programming and Budgeting System process used to formulate intelligence budget submissions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that incumbent (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Incumbent must be eligible for assignment to sensitive duties and must meet the investigative requirements thereof. The incumbent must undergo a Special Background Investigation and receive favorable adjudication by the determining authority and must be eligible for a TOP SECRET clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Incumbent is subject to mandatory drug testing. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) 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.

How you will be evaluated

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. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Required documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming. Online Application: Questionnaire Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply". Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2". Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). OCONUS - Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" and block 34 must be a"1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2". NOTE: For OCONUS employees who claim eligibility MSP or Family Member Preference, your SF-50 may contain a "3" in block 24 and a "2" in block 34. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/16/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13078383 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. 5. Return Rights: Per AFI 36-1101 - DCIPS employees have no statutory right of return to the previous position, unit, or geographic location. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Other information

Summary Continued: The authority and performance of the incumbent will contribute to the successful achievement of the goals and functions of the Air Force Comptroller. The incumbent is assigned broad responsibilities to analyze and interpret budget policies, regulations and procedures,and provide budgetary services in support of the Air Force Intelligence mission worldwide. This individual provides budgetary analytical expertise for the execution of Air Force-wide Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Military Intelligence Program (MIP), National Intelligence Program (NIP), Operation and Maintenance (O&M)-and Research and Development (R&D) resources, and Spectrum Relocation Funds (SRF). The incumbent provides technical expertise to the Director of ISR Resources for Air Force Intelligence on the Air Force and DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution system (PPBE). The incumbent provides key analysis needed for the execution of the AF/AE AF/A2/6 resources. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

What to expect next

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.