Budget Analyst

The Air Force Civilian Service

$76K — $97K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in budget analysis and financial management roles
  • Proficient with DEAMS, CRIS, FASTR, and FMS
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Secret Security clearance ability
  • Financial Management Level 2 Certified as per NDAA 2012
  • Strong analytical skills, including cost-benefit and statistical analysis
  • Knowledge of federal budget practices and regulations

Responsibilities

  • Provide budgetary expertise to senior logistics and engineering management
  • Conduct thorough budget formulation and prepare detailed multi-year budget estimates
  • Analyze and advise on budget-related issues affecting assigned programs
  • Safeguard sensitive budget information and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Gather and evaluate data to create budget estimates and alternatives
  • Resolve complex funding problems through informed recommendations
  • Attend conferences and meetings, which may require travel

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic federal environment
  • Impact on important logistical and strategic operations
  • Engagement in continuous professional development via trainings related to financial management
  • Potential for career advancement within federal service
  • Supportive community committed to government efficiency and law
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Budget Analyst (GS-0560-11) to work for HQ AFRC on Robins AFB in Warner Robins, GA.

SALARY RANGE: $76,678 to $97,087

This position can close at any time. Apply Now! MAX 2 - page resume.

Qualifications/Requirements:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide financial management, budgetary expertise and advice to the director, logistics, engineering and force protection.

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.

SKILLS DESIRED: Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS), Commanders' Resource Integration System (CRIS), Advana-Financial Air and Space Team Resources (FASTR), and Financial Management Suite (FMS)

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must be able to obtain maintain a Secret Security clearance. Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files

Education requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/budget-analysis-series-0560/

This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute the budget in support of the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of assigned organization(s).

Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to installation programs/organizations.

Skill in the application of analytical methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ZBB, amortization, depreciation, and pro-rating revenues and costs among customers), 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.

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data to prepare budget estimates, develop alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve budget/funding problems.

Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

May be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft to attend conferences and meetings.

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional supporting documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/

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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.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

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