
BUDGET ANALYST
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Langley AFB, VAFull-time$108–140K/yrPosted 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Budget Analyst is responsible for the technical aspects of an organization’s budget and resource management for specific programs and appropriations. The role formulates and executes budgets, monitors obligations and expenditures, reviews funding requests, and advises on budget matters and compliance. It also provides expert technical guidance and includes supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
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Summary
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide a budget analyst who is fully responsible for the overall technical aspects of the Organization's budget and management of resources for specific programs and appropriations.
Duties
DUTY 1 - Budget formulation work in support of major initiatives/programs involving preparation of detailed analyses and estimates of annual and/or multi-year funding. DUTY 2 - Performs budget execution work involving monitoring obligations incurred and resulting expenditures of funds and the administration and review of requests for funds for distribution to program managers. DUTY 3 - Provides financial advisory services on budget-related matters such as types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities, status and use of funds, etc. DUTY 4 - Provides expert technical advice on all aspects of budgeting to include review and analysis to ensure program compliance with financial guidance. DUTY 5 - Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Qualifications
This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of a wide range of federal, DoD and Air Force budget processes and associated policies, directives, procedures and regulations, including knowledge of the Congressional budget processes, appropriation law, and procedures to develop and provide authoritative advice and interpretation of legislation, policies and precedents. Knowledge of the agency's mission, objective, programs and legislative history to develop, recommend and implement supporting budgetary actions, budgetary policies and to assist in setting and implementing long-range program goals across the organization and determine their impact and interaction with other programs, operations and budget. Knowledge of financial management and budgetary requirements and activities to maintain oversight and control of assigned areas of responsibility, including accounting and financial management requirements and reporting. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Extensive knowledge budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned budget 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. 2. Knowledge of automated data processing software programs and capabilities used to accomplish budget/funding tasks. 3. Expertise in the application of analytical methods and techniques to evaluate program plans and funding which involves substantial resources, and requires extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 4. Comprehensive knowledge of OMB, congressional, and agency financial management and program objectives, budget precedents and controls, guidelines and regulations. 5. Knowledge and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships essential to express the organization's budgetary position to a variety of audiences. 6. Knowledge of safety, security, and personnel management regulations, practices, and procedures and planning, organizing, and directing the function and staff of a small organization or element. 7. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small team. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: - Financial Disclosure: Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually. Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006. 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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS, click here How You Will Be Evaluated
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. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information
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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.
How this job compares
Set against the 634 open Budget Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$108–140K/yr
- Virginia median$103–158K/yr46 salary ranges
- US median$81–116K/yr374 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $124K, is close to the Virginia median midpoint ($124K) — in the middle half of Budget Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 106 open Budget Analyst jobs in Virginia and 634 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Serco35 open
- TECOLOTE RESEARCH, INC6 open
- CACI International5 open
- Experience
- Budget Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 5 years (544 postings).
- Education
- 244 of the 634 open Budget Analyst jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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