Department of the Air Force

Resource Advisor and Program Manager, 10 SWS

Cavalier County, North Dakota Full time

Resource Advisor and Program Manager, 10 SWS

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Cavalier County, North Dakota

Salary Range: $89508 - $138370 Per Year

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Major Duties:

  • The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Operations Command (SpOC) at Cavalier Space Force Station, North Dakota is searching for a Resource Advisor and Program Manager (NH-0560-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: Serving as a Budget Analyst, the incumbent must possess comprehensive knowledge of budgetary methods, regulations, and mission-aligned funding processes, coupled with proficiency in automated data systems and administrative policies. They must demonstrate advanced skills in analyzing program changes through techniques like cost-benefit analysis and amortization while excelling in the formulation, justification, and execution of assigned budgets. Strong communication abilities are required to advise on budgetary actions and present data-driven solutions to funding challenges. Operational requirements include the ability to safeguard sensitive or classified information, travel via military or commercial aircraft for TDY assignments, and work unscheduled overtime. This position demands the maintenance of a Secret clearance, the annual filing of an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, completion of annual ethics training, and fulfillment of Financial Management Certification Level 2 requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act. The ideal candidate performs a diverse range of budget functions, including the formulation, execution, and analysis of budgets for substantive programs and critical support activities. This individual is responsible for managing routine and complex budgetary requirements for assigned mission activities and organizational components while simultaneously directing administrative, personnel, and manpower support programs to ensure mission success. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes. 2. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish budget/funding tasks. 3. Knowledge of administrative, personnel, and manpower regulations, operating procedures, and policies to support the organizational mission. 4. Skill in the application of methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ZBB, amortization) to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding. 5. Skill in formulating, justifying, and/or executing assigned budgets/programs. 6. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems. 7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to justify, defend, present, and/or advise on budgetary processes/actions and administrative directives. 8. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations.

Qualifications: The 0560 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

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Application Deadline: 2026-05-07