Budget Analyst

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SUMMARY: This position provides support to the Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces (HQ PACAF) by planning, executing, and conducting recovery operations for exercises and events conducted with allied countries throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Primary work location is in Hawaii and at CONUS and OCONUS training locations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Budget formulation work involving review and preparation of funding requirements in execution and future budget years for PACAF/JCS exercises or PACAF DFE/DC and related operations.

• Compile, consolidate, interpret, and summarize budgetary data estimates in an accurate and timely
  manner IAW HHQ deadlines.

• Review historical data to determine spending trends and forecast annual funding needs.

• Prepare budget estimates IAW Joint Staff, INDOPACOM and PACAF prescribed procedures and Air Force regulations.

• Perform budget execution and administrative work involving the monitoring and adjustments of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of funds.

• Uses automated budgetary system(s) and computer-generated products in accomplishing
  budgeting assignments.

• Analyzes data within the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) accounting systems to ensure accuracy of data elements.

• Review and check obligations, expenditures, reimbursable orders and requests for allotments to ensure funds are being spent IAW annual work plans and schedules.

• Makes sounds recommendations for reprogramming.

• Provides advice, assistance, and guidance on budgeting and related information.

• Conduct analysis, reviews, and special studies of budget and/or related information.

• Perform routine, individual economic analysis, and impact studies.

• Attend planning conferences, in progress reviews, and other related to PACAF/JCS exercises
  or DFE, DC, and related operations as assigned.

• Understand and comply with Office of Management and Budget directives, Office of the
  Secretary of Defense policies, Air Force instructions, and other federal guidelines.

• Input/submit funding documents in applicable financial systems and prepare Fund Cite Authorization letters as required.

• Review and manage exercise open document listing (ODL).

• Provide advice, assistance, and guidance on funding requirements inputs, Program Order
  Memorandum (POM) inputs to applicable resource advisor / Budget Analyst.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Certifications

• Secret Security Clearance.

• Must have a minimum of 24 credit hours in accounting and finance or a minimum of two
  years of directly related experience.

• Must have effective interpersonal skills.

• Be able to liaise with DoD, HHQ, Services, Combatant Commands, Embassies, and other

• Agencies as necessary.

• Must be able to travel at least three (3) times annually.

• Effective command of Adobe and Microsoft Office applications.

• Must comply with all training requirements to gain systems access.

Must have a working knowledge of the following Air Force budget and accounting systems:

• Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS)

• Financial Management Suites – Open Document List (FM Suite – FRC / ODL / DAR-Q /MISC Review / UOA)

• Commander’s Resource Integration System (CRIS)

• Defense Travel System (DTS)

• G-Invoicing (G-INV)

• Other systems necessary to complete the job.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ?

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

Contingent upon award of contract