BUDGET ANALYST

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes detailed, intensive knowledge of the principles, methods and practices associated with budgeting and funding the education and training of officers, enlisted and civilians of the Air Force. Comprehensive knowledge of all command operations training to apply new developments to resource problems, make decisions, develop recommendations and accomplish all programming activities that support future Air Force requirements. Extensive expertise in POM and budget methodology to plan, program, and budget for operations training requirements for AETC. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 structure, programs and work methods of organizations for budgeting/programming work; AND Knowledge of agency budget and POM procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and guides. Knowledge of budgeting/programming administration requirements at various organizational levels. Possess a working knowledge and understanding of the Automated Budget Interactive Data Environment System (ABIDES), AETC Flying and Operations Training Data Management System (FOTDMS), Command Budget Automated System (CBAS), and the Comptroller Information Transfer System (CITS). Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques to budgeting and programming work; AND Ability to select and apply a variety of analytical methods and techniques to budgetary and POM processes. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; AND Ability to work harmoniously with all levels of personnel within the component. Skill in accomplishing special training projects. 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.
The primary purpose of this position is to act as Budget and Financial Program Analyst for Command Operations training activities for the Operations Budget Branch, Resources Division, Directorate of Operations with responsibility for AETC Operations Training budget and program Objective Memorandum (POM) preparation, execution and related initiatives/activities, provide resource guidance to the Operations Directorate staff and field until level resources functions as required.