Department of the Air Force

BUDGET ANALYST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Edwards AFB, California, Eglin AFB, Florida, Holloman AFB, New Mexico, Nellis AFB, Nevada, Arnold AF Full time

BUDGET ANALYST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Edwards AFB, California, Eglin AFB, Florida, Holloman AFB, New Mexico, Nellis AFB, Nevada, Arnold AFB, Tennessee, Hill AFB, Utah

Salary Range: $89508 - $138370 Per Year

Job Summary: Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a budget analyst for a weapon system/subsystem program office or staff office, performing a variety of budget functions involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of budgets and economic and cost analysis studies for complex programs and support activities.

Major Duties:

  • Performs complex budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for assigned weapons systems and support programs for AFLCMC. Performs complex 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. Provides 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 MAJCOM or AF headquarters. Leads and/or performs specialized, individual economic analyses and impact studies in support of a variety of budget programs. Conducts cost management effectiveness and sensitivity studies/analyses dealing with major issues and problems affecting assigned budget programs. Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments.

Qualifications: Experience requirements are 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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as providing financial decision support and performing a variety of financial management functions that include planning, programming, budget formulation, justification, budget execution and analysis of budgets and economic cost analysis studies. Ideal Candidate: Performs financial management work requiring the application of financial management principles, theories, concepts, and practices to ensure that financial management systems housed on a web-based relational data base architecture produce accurate results and meet legal requirements. Responsible for budget formulation and execution of direct and customer funding as well as contract reconciliation and management Responsible for the day-to-day acceptance and billing of customer funding utilizing JOCAS, ensures timeliness and reliability of financial data, analyzes funding, billing and reporting processes for reimbursable and non-reimbursable data and confirms monthly processes occur as scheduled and by prescribed deadlines. Perform financial analysis and reconciliation support with high attention to detail. Promotes continuous improvement practices. 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: 1. Knowledge of multiple budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned budget in support of the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of assigned organization(s). 2. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to weapons systems acquisitions and support programs. 3. Skill in the application of analytical methods and techniques, mathematical and statistical analyses, and various cost estimating techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding and conduct economic and cost studies/analyses. 4. Skill in developing and implementing guidance that considers various disciplines, such as program managers, engineers, and logisticians for purposes of meeting program objectives. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 6. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously. 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 to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/11/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12900450 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. 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). 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.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-11