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BUDGET ANALYST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command
Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC)

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to advise Program Managers on DoD budget formulation and execution process, accounting
principles, fiscal law, interpreting and applying budget instructions, regulatory guidelines, and procedures.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/14/2026 to 01/28/2026
Salary
$62,045 to - $157,180 per year
Pay scale & grade
DO 1 - 2
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Dahlgren, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFMC-056001/02-12861620-JWK
Control number
854449600

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Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

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DO-0560-01:

  • Provides assistance with Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E)
    Appropriations, Defense Travel System (DTS), Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Program, and Government
    Purchase Card (GPC) Program.
  • Provides Technical Acquisition Managers (TAMS) with procedural and financial guidance concerning availability or limitation on the use of appropriated funds and recommendations for budgetary actions on single and multi-year programs.
  • Assist Portfolio Managers by providing execution oversight, financial accounting and reporting products to identify and prevent possible deficiencies. Perform assigned junior analyst level budget execution tasks to include; allocate resources, submit target load requests, create commercial purchase requests, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRS), Miscellaneous Obligation/Reimbursement Document (MORD), miscellaneous reimbursement payment packages, monitor and liquidate dormant obligations.
  • Participate with year-end close out account reconciliations to ensure proper and full use of
    appropriated funds. Maintain manual and automated financial documentation, verify supporting documents, create and post data that directly affects General Ledger Accounts. Effectively communicate (written/oral) to establish trusted relationships with program partners and budget analysts to support timely submission of budget requests and to meet budget execution goals for multiple appropriations and funding sources. Utilize a variety of office automation software and financial systems to assist senior analyst in developing annual spend plans, mid-year reviews, financial management reports, briefs and narratives.
DO-0560-02:
  • Ensures single and multi-year appropriation budgets, cost estimates, and programming complies with legal and regulatory
    requirements. Reviews, analyzes, revises, and recommends approval, disapproval, or modification of budget requests and
    justifications.
  • Manages the justification and execution of the budget for multiple agency funding issues. Serves as a technical
    authority on budget formulation and execution. Provides oversight and management of all projects and their execution status. Coordinates with, consolidates input from, and/or provides support to the technical departments at JWAC. Provides clear guidance and information to organizational current and future programs with projected costs of operation.
  • Prepares and analyzes detailed plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned programs and/or participates with senior planners in fiscal planning and programming. Develops/integrates requirements into the annual fiscal programs, e.g., Program Objective Memorandum. Conducts 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.
  • Directs annual and multi-year apportionments,
    allotments, and sub-allotments, and funds transfers through multiple agencies. Performs assigned budget execution tasks to meet the needs of organizations at multiple operational levels. Monitors the use and rate of expenditures of budgeted funds through continuing dialogue with program officials and their staff, review of written documents, and examination of accounting records. Prepares a variety of reports Monitors year-end closing to ensure proper and full use of funds. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • A security clearance may be required
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Position may be subject to polygraph testing.
  • For Confidential Financial Disclosure positions - you will be required to file the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) within 30 days of being designated a filer.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

DO-0560-01 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes experience performing budget or financial management support functions, including assisting with budget execution, monitoring funds, maintaining financial documentation and supporting compliance with fiscal policies and procedures.

OR
EDUCATION:
Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.-OR -Successfully completed a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.
Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.

DO-0560-02 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes developing and integrating requirements into the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Requirement Framework (RF), along with preparing, presenting, and managing detailed spend plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned programs or portfolios.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

COMPETENCIES: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:Problem Solving, Communication, Business Management, Teamwork and Leadership

IDEAL CANDIDATE: In addition to the specialized experience statements above, the ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

-Appropriations Management: Expertise in Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriations, including budget formulation, execution, and accounting. Skilled at analyzing financial data to identify, resolve and prevent discrepancies.

-Portfolio Management: Budget - Provide financial support to Technical Acquisition Managers (TAMs) with funding requests, spend plan development, and monthly financial reports. Accounting - Manage funding actions (AF Form 9, MIPRs, GPC-AF Form 4009 and MORDS), monitor accounting stages, clear dormant obligations, and process Upward Obligation Authority (UOA) requests.

-Financial Systems Expertise: Proficient in various roles within the Defense Travel System (DTS), managing funding actions in DEAMS, conducting DAR-Q reviews in ADVANA, and serve as a Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Agency Program Coordinator (APC).

-Communication & Problem-Solving: Effective communicator skilled at resolving complex financial issues and fostering positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, while demonstrating strong teamwork.

-Financial Management Level 1 Certification
Or
-Financial Management Level 2 Certification


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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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