Intelligence Budget Analyst

United States Air Force

• $106K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in budget analysis or related field
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Extensive knowledge of budgetary regulations and practices
  • Proficiency in automated data processing software relevant to budgeting tasks
  • Financial Management Level 2 certification required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Senior Budget Analyst for the Air Mobility Command Directorate of Intelligence
  • Manage and guide four specific budgets and assist lower-graded budget analysts
  • Advise senior leadership on annual budget requests and execution plans
  • Oversee end-of-year budget close-out processes
  • Ensure compliance with congressional and agency financial management guidelines
  • Provide financial guidance and support for unfunded requests

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work for a mission-critical function
  • Supportive of continuous professional development
  • Participate in a dynamic and impactful work environment
  • Engagement in government efficiency initiatives
  • Potential for mobility and diverse career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time civilian Intelligence Budget Analyst ,GG-0560-13 located at the Intelligence Force Division at Scott AFB, Belleville, IL.

Salary Range: $106,000 - 120,000

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.

Depending on the type of position you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

In this position, you will serve as Senior Budget Analyst in the AMC/A218 Resources Team, who is fully responsible for the Air Mobility Command Directorate of Intelligence budget and management of resources for specific programs and appropriations. Provides advice and assistance to lower graded budget analysts and contracting officer representatives in the office. The position manages four budgets, guides a Contracting Officer Representative and a Budget Technician, and advises senior leadership on the next year's budget requests, current year's execution plan, unfunded requests, end of year close-out, and financial guidance.

US citizenship is required

Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance

This is a designated drug testing position

Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

Extensive knowledge of budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned budgets in support of the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of assigned activities/organizations and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments.

Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks.

Knowledge of security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information.

Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls, guidelines, and regulations.

Expert ability to apply analytical methods and techniques to evaluate program plans and funding which involves substantial resources and requires extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

Key: The duties of this position meet all requirements as a Category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve.

This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions in accordance with DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.

This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position in accordance with DoDI 1300.26, Operation of the DoD Financial Management Certification Program.

Desired Experience: Accounting and Budgeting; funds control activities; budgetary policies, obligations, and expenditures.

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 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.

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