Department of the Air Force

BUDGET OFFICER

Lackland AFB, Texas Full time

BUDGET OFFICER

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Lackland AFB, Texas

Salary Range: $126361 - $164268 Per Year

Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as comptroller, responsible for establishing needed wing policies and concepts for development, submission, presentation and execution of the budget for the multiple appropriations supporting the mission of the 688 Cyberspace Wing (CW). **Salary ranges include local market supplements.**

Major Duties:

  • Performs budget formulation procedures/processes involving independent assessments and preparation of complex detailed analyses, budget estimates, special reports, and other documentation for a segment of the Air Force budget. Ensures proper execution of a segment of the Air Force budget as authorized and appropriated by Congress. Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments. Directs overall objectives, critical problems, and special project assignments with employees.

Qualifications: This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Senior" 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, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for 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. Examples of creditable experience include knowledge of budgetary regulations, policies, concepts, methods, practices, processes, and procedures to formulate, justify and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts; planning, directing, and coordinating the operation of units within components; developing and/or executing strategy; formulating and/or implementing policies; overseeing daily operations; gathering and analyzing data to prepare budgets, assessing the effects of budgetary and/or program changes, developing alternatives, and providing solutions to difficult budget/funding problems. 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 budgetary regulations, policies, concepts, methods, practices, processes, and procedures to formulate, justify. and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts. Expert knowledge of the activity's missions, functions, goals, and objectives; and the relationships between subordinate units within the enterprise and other government agencies and private organizations. Expert knowledge and ability to select and apply appropriate advanced quantitative methods, statistical techniques, and applied mathematics to perform extensive cost analyses, make sound decisions, and reconcile conflicting data. Advanced ability to gather and analyze data to prepare budgets, assess the effects of budgetary and/or program changes, develop alternatives, and provide solutions to difficult budget/funding problems. Expert skill in applying knowledge of financial and budgetary relationships, performing cost estimates for major acquisition programs, and budgeting within the military command structure. In-depth knowledge of automated budgetary and financial management system(s). Skill in effective and tactful communications in order to advocate and defend positions to high-level government officials. 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 (EST) on 01/13/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12857062 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. 4. 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.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-13