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Senior Budget Analyst

Air Force Civilian Service
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026
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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Budget Analyst (GG-0560-14), to perform as the Senior Budget Analyst, working at the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF), Concepts, Development, & Management (CDM) Office, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. Duty Location will be within the National Capitol Region.

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 (competitive/excepted) you are selected for; you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

Salary ($143,913 - $187,093) based on experience.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

Qualifications/Requirements

In this position you will serve as the Senior Budget Analyst responsible for performing the total spectrum of programming, budgeting, execution, and review of the multi-year/multi-appropriation budget in support of the Capabilities Management Office. Serves as a principle contact on budget execution questions and issues. Responsible for performing work in all aspects of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) cycle for the Enterprise with primary responsibility in the Execution phase. Incumbent works in coordination with the Chief of Budget Execution in the preparation and presentation of the budget and as lead analyst for budget execution of the multi-year/multi-appropriations budget and varied reimbursable activities. Incumbent develops guidance, policies and procedures for execution of the budget, reports on budget execution, justifies and defends resource requirements, and reviews and interprets congressional language to determine impact on the execution of currently available funds, future appropriations and budget submissions.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a current “Top Secret” Security clearance with eligibility to gain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Financial Management Level 3 certification requirements.

Mobility is a condition of employment. The incumbent must sign an Air Force-Wide mobility agreement,

The incumbent is required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure upon appointment and will required to file annually.

This is a mission essential and key position and may not be vacated in time of emergency or mobilization. The incumbent must be removed from military recall status and may not become a member of the ready reserves.

This position requires at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Highly Desired

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Management, Mathematics, or Accounting.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal budget process and the Department of War (DoW) Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) with expert knowledge of budget execution and fiscal law.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations which govern appropriated funds operations is required to formulate and implement effective and efficient budgetary plans, programs, and policies.
  • Expert knowledge of and extensive experience of work processes of sensitive activities within the Intelligence community as well as Military Intelligence Program funds.
  • Expert knowledge of and extensive experience with security guidelines and requirements for maintaining and protecting classified information.
  • Expert knowledge of and extensive experience with financial systems utilized by the Air Force such as Automated Business Services System (ABSS), General Accounting and Finance System (GAFS/BQ), Defense Travel System (DTS), Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) is required.
  • Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing funding levels. 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/

To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.”

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.

Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $143,913 - $187,093

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