What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Budget Analyst position at Air Force Test Center?
- Published Feb. 24, 2025
- Air Force Test Center
About the Air Force Test Center:
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Budget Analyst (NH-0560-03) to work at the 412th Financial Management Directorate, Financial Management Analysis division (412 TW/FM), at Edwards Air Force Base.
As a supervisory budget analyst, the incumbent is responsible for providing financial management services to all personnel, programs, support missions, associates and external customers. Services include financial management advisory service, financial services, budget operations, cost analysis and resource management systems.
THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2025 salary range: $103,316-$159,716 per year (includes locality)
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
- Proven leadership skills with 2 years of experience guiding high-performing teams of varying sizes to achieve exceptional results
- Successful track record of managing reimbursable financial programs with over 2 years of experience, ensuring accurate financial planning and execution
- Expertise in financial training and development, with a strong ability to educate and upskill personnel on complex financial matters and best practices
Major Duties:
- Serves as a supervisory technical expert, providing training and mentorship to subordinate employees and allocating workload effectively
- Plans and prioritizes work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting realistic goals and schedules for completion
- Evaluates work performance of subordinates, preparing necessary documentation, counseling employees, and completing performance appraisals in a timely manner
- Provides accurate and timely advice, guidance, and instruction to employees on work and administrative matters
- Interprets and applies Federal and Air Force regulations, directives, and policies to ensure compliance
- Analyzes fund usage trends, evaluates program plan changes, and identifies expenditure variances.
- Provides expert advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information to program managers and other stakeholders
- Keeps program managers and other interested parties informed about the status and availability of funds in different accounts and aspects of AF, MAJCOM, and installation budget processes
- Utilizes automated budgetary, accounting, and finance software/systems, including standard operating systems and computer-generated products, to accomplish budgeting assignment
- Equips organizational personnel with the necessary information and knowledge to accomplish budget-related objectives and responsibilities
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain secret security clearance
- This is an Acquisition Professional Development Position Certification Level II. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program if selected and will have 24 months to complete the certification
- This is a Financial Management Level II 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 if selected and will have 24 months to complete the certification.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year; 11 or more nights a month.
- Knowledge of budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes.
- Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to Air Force and installation programs/organizations
- Knowledge of sources of factual information about and related to processes of budgeting, such as that found in accounting reports, payroll records, work reports, or inventory and supply data
- Knowledge of automated data processing concepts and systems capabilities to accomplish budget/funds execution tasks
Paid Time Off:
- 11 Federal Holidays off per year
- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
Health & Wellness:
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Flexible Spending Account
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Salary : $103,316 - $159,716
