Resource Advisor (Budget Analyst)

The Air Force Civilian Service

$85K — $111K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship mandatory for applicants.
  • TOP SECRET clearance with SCI access required.
  • Must undergo psychological screening and polygraph testing.
  • Financial Management Level 2 Certification is necessary.
  • Strong knowledge of budgetary methods and related regulations required.
  • Familiarity with funding sources for installation programs vital.
  • Ability to analyze data for budgeting and funding recommendations essential.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary budget analyst for the 341 COS.
  • Manage and execute budget functions for assigned appropriations.
  • Analyze cost impacts of program changes through various financial techniques.
  • Prepare detailed budget estimates and alternatives for review.
  • Oversee compliance with financial management certification requirements.

Benefits

  • Potential for up to 20% telework option.
  • Access to a robust training and certification program.
  • Engagement in a mission-driven environment supporting national security.
  • Opportunity to work within a highly structured federal framework.
  • Participate in initiatives aimed at improving government efficiency.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full time Resource Advisor, GG-0560-11 at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Base Salary Range: $85,447 - $111,087

up to 20% telework possible

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a budget analyst who is fully responsible for the overall technical aspects of the 341 COS budget, cost and management of resources for specific programs and appropriations.

p>Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for; you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

(NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.)

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-V3007.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenships Required.

This is a designated Drug Testing Position.

Must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

Eligibility for cleared access to National Security Agency facilities and systems is a condition of employment.

Employee will be subject to psychological screening/polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position.

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 organizational level budgetary and cost methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute the budget for assigned budget accounts to include the Defense Travel System and the Government Charge Card Program and Government Purchase Card Program.

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

Skill in the application of methods and techniques (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, ZBB, amortization, depreciation, and pro-rating revenues and costs among customers) to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding.

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

Position subject to Public Law 88-289, section 302(a) for access to National Security Agency (NSA)/Cryptologic Support Services (CSS) facilities, systems, and sensitive cryptologic information.

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

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.

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

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