BUDGET ANALYST

BUDGET ANALYST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Kingsley Field, Oregon

Salary Range: $74678 - $97087 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a BUDGET ANALYST, T58107P1 and is part of the Oregon National Guard 173rd Fighter Wing, National Guard.

Major Duties:

• As a BUDGET ANALYST, GS-0560-11, this position is located in the Air National Guard (ANG) Wing, Financial Management Division. The purpose of this position is to accomplish budget formulation, trend analyses, and execution evaluation of Federal funds provided by the Air National Guard and Department of Defense (DoD) components to the assigned wing/units. Incumbent is recognized as a technical authority on matters of fiscal and budgetary policy, law, and regulatory guidelines for the organization. The incumbent is responsible for budgetary functions including administration of the Resource Management System (RMS). Accomplishes budget functions in support of state and Federal Air National Guard operations, training, and readiness missions. 1. Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizations/programs into a consolidated budget request. Analyzes and interprets NGB budgetary guidance to provide appropriate local budget policy and procedures. Develops budget formulation assumptions, formats organizational requirements for budget submissions. Requests, reviews, analyzes, edits, and consolidates budget submissions before forwarding to NGB. Develops appropriate narrative justification statements and presentation materials for budget submissions, un-funded requirements and programmatic changes. Develops detailed programming and justification and documentation for estimates included in the overall ANG Financial Plan, DoD Program Objective Memorandums (POM), and DoD Future Year Defense Programs (FYDP). Makes formal presentation of the proposed submission to the Financial Manager (FM), commanders, center managers, and resource advisors. Coordinates with NGB to appropriately defend estimates, answer specific questions, and provide clarification. (25%) 2. Performs budget execution analysis of obligations incurred and actual expenditures of different sources and types of funding, such as one-year, multi-year, and no-year appropriations; reimbursement funds; and transfers of funds from other agencies. Identifies funding status, shortfalls, and provides guidance for the proper application of annual budget and/or allotment authority. Exercises broad latitude, judgment, and ingenuity in interpreting and applying guidance containing ambiguous or conflicting instructions to ensure legal/efficient use of funding. Exercises technical authority and control in approving or disapproving funding requests based on interpretations of fiscal law, regulation, or policy. Reviews funding documents for assigned appropriations. Allocates appropriated funds to individual activities/functional areas based on an analysis of activity budget estimates, historical expenditures, quarterly projections, and approved funding. (25%) 3. Provides financial advice, interpretation, and guidance on budget related matters such as types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities, status and use of funds to the financial manager, commanders, center managers, resource advisors, and other staff members. Information may include details on budget submissions, un-funded requirements submissions, year-end closeout procedures, and other procedural guidance. (20%) 4. Administers the Resource Management System, a network of center managers, resource advisors, and cost center managers aligned to the organizational structure including unit commanders, middle managers, or supervisors. Designs presentation materials for chairpersons and briefings, and documents the quarterly Financial Working Group (FWG) meetings. (15%) 5. Uses automated financial management systems and computer-generated products to accomplish financial management objectives. Confirms accuracy of automated system database information and informs resource advisors and/or accounting personnel of significant problems, trends, or variances. Uses various computer software and web-based programs to produce required financial reports, plans, schedules, etc. Presents effective analyses of financial management information regarding the expenditure of appropriated funds. (15%) 6. Performs other duties as assigned. *The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Qualifications: AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All on board permanent and indefinite T5 federal employees within the Oregon National Guard Area 2: All on board permanent and indefinite T32 federal technicians within the Oregon National Guard Area 3: All current non-permanent technicians/employees (T5 and T32) of the Oregon National Guard Area 4: All current and former members of the Oregon National Guard (former members must provide documentation showing membership in the Oregon National Guard such as an NGB 22 or DD214) Area 5: U.S. citizens GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Work in financial management budget administration, budget formulation, and budget execution. Work provides management oversight and guidance to the budget formulation and execution process. Performs work that follows established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment; and, typically learn to do the work through extended specialized experiences. Budget analysts, assigned to line program offices, often advise managers on the preparation, documentation, and submission requirements for budget requests; the relative costs analysis and benefits of alternative program plans; the allotments and sub-allotments of funds for distribution to program managers; the propriety of obligations and expenditures check results; and, provide guidance concerning the legal and regulatory aspects covering the use of funds. Performs work that requires a range of competencies in regard to budget operation, procedures, and program guidelines, concepts, guiding principles, techniques, and practices. To meet basic entry qualification requirements, evaluate applicants for experience, education, or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in analysis, research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences. Ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment. Must have 1 year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the budget analysis occupational series and grade GS-11 - 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training of finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures. Financial Management Certification Requirements: The certification will not be used as a mandatory requirement in DoD hiring systems. A member who is not certified may still qualify for a position that requires DoD financial management certification as a condition of employment. The most qualified individual will be selected for a position. Members of the financial management workforce are required to participate in the Financial Management Certification Program; therefore, achieving certification is a condition of employment. Members of the financial management workforce must achieve the appropriate certification level for their positions within 2 years of notification of applicable certification requirements or the period of any extension. The financial management certification program supports the professional development of the financial management workforce and provides a framework for a standard body of knowledge across all DoD financial business programs. The financial management certification requirements will vary for positions dependent on the complexity and responsibility of the positions' financial management supervisory and non-supervisory business programs. Financial management certification requirements are in the conditions of employment and notes in the position description. Supervisors of financial management coded positions coordinate with the component administrator and component certification authority to determine financial management certification requirements of employees occupying financial management coded positions.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12892161~ A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-02-25