USA Staffing

Position Title: BUDGET ANALYST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Agency: Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Announcement Number: AFMC-0560-11-12569375-MRA Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 to Tuesday, April 8, 2025

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?

A. Yes

B. No

4. I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.

A. Yes

B. No

5. Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?

NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.

A. Yes

B. No

6. Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?

NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.

A. Yes

B. No

7. If you are a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member, did you relocate with the military member to their current duty station?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Not applicable. I am not a military spouse.

This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic experience needed to qualify for this Budget Analyst, GS-0560-07 target GS-11 position. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Budget Analyst at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select.

A. I have, or I will have in 120 days, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes applyjng analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to assist with gathering data , identifying significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives.

B. I have I have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; or I have a bachelor's degree in education or a subject area related to the position and am claiming Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

C. I have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, I have completed some graduated-level education which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

D. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Budget Analyst at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select.

A. I have, or I will have in 120 days, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes applyjng analysis and investigative techniques in order to gather data , project cost of selected items with past records to determine trends in spending; assists with forecasting annual funding needs.

B. I have successfully completed a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as accounting, finance, economics, organizational management, or related field of study. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

C. I have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, and I have at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education, but have not obtained a master’s or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. Note: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

D. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

3. Select the one statement that best describes the highest level of education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Budget Analyst at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band. Your resume must support the response you select.

A. I have, or I will have in 120 days, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing a variety of budget functions involving formulation, execution and analysis of budgets for support activities and programs.

B. I have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as accounting, finance, economics, organizational management, or related field of study. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

C. I have less than the full amount of specialized experience required described in the job opportunity announcement; however, and I have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate eduation, but have not obtained a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

D. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

4. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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