Federal

BUDGET OFFICER

Air National Guard Units ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Bangor, Maine GS-12 $89,508 - $116,362/yr
Posted: Mar 16, 2026 Deadline: Mar 31, 2026 (Closed days left)

About This Position

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a BUDGET OFFICER, Position Description Number T59037P1 and is part of the ME 101st Comptroller Flight, National Guard.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: To meet basic entry qualification requirements, evaluate applicants for experience, education, or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in analysis, research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences.

Ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 36 months experience, education, or training that provided in-depth knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements.

A candidate must have expanded experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to lead, follow directions, read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures. Some positions at this grade level require at least 12 months of broadening finance, accounting, or audit program experiences in leading, planning and scheduling program work in a manner that promotes an even flow and distribution of assigning work requirements. Experiences may include training and guiding employees on finance programs and assigning tasks.

Experience in structuring assignments that created effective and efficient procedures with measured and improved task processes.

Major Duties

This position is located within the Financial Management Division at a base-level Air National Guard (ANG) Aviation Wing. The primary purpose of this position is to provide management oversight and guidance for both budget formulation and budget execution according to the Resource Management System (RMS). The incumbent is recognized as the top technical authority regarding fiscal and budgetary policy, law, and regulatory guidelines for all organizations serviced by the Wing Budget Office and its geographically separated units (GSUs).

This individual fosters teamwork among resource managers and decision-makers and accomplishes all budget functions in support of state and federal ANG operations, training, readiness missions, and joint service contingency operations. II. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Resource Management and Policy: Operates the Resource Management System (RMS), a network of commanders, resource advisors, and managers, providing them with the necessary guidance, training, and information to accomplish mission goals.

Designs and conducts meetings for the Financial Working Group (FWG) and Financial Management Board (FMB). Serves as the principal author for local resource management policy, interpreting guidelines from higher authorities (OMB, DoD, NGB) and issuing supplementary budget guidance. Advisory and Analysis: Serves as the principal budgetary advisor to senior leadership, maintaining balance and efficiency in operations.

Exercises technical authority in distributing funds, approving expenditures, and validating requirements based on fiscal law and policy. Presents budgetary briefings and defends requirements to leadership and external examiners. Develops data to analyze various budgetary scenarios and their potential impact.

Budget Formulation and Execution: Oversees the entire budget formulation, validation, and submission process. Issues the annual financial plan "call," consolidates submissions, and drafts the commander's statement on critical needs. Reviews initial funding and carries out apportionment to base organizations to ensure fiscal continuity.

Issues "calls" for annual spend plans, validates requests, and manages funding for various programs. Financial Oversight and Reporting: Follows up on fund distributions to ensure prompt and accurate loading into accounting and supply systems. Monitors the execution of the annual operating budget by reviewing and analyzing expenditures against funding.

Identifies fund shortages, investigates variances, and recommends corrective actions to leadership and resource advisors. Prepares reports on obligation rates and overall budget performance. Special Projects: Performs special studies and selective reviews of budgetary programs, especially in response to mission changes or conversions.

Analyzes funding requirements, initiates corrective actions, and briefs leadership on the financial impact of such activities, recommending reprogramming actions as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Additional Information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12907377 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.

Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade. Education, certifications or licensures.

  1. Other supporting documents: It is highly suggested that applicants address the General and?Specialized?Experience required of the position?within?their?resume or on a separate document.? All information provided during the application process will be verified. Failure to address all General and Specialized Experience requirements may result in non-selection for an interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the BUDGET OFFICER position at Air National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $89,508 - $116,362/yr. This is a GS-12 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the BUDGET OFFICER job located?
This position is located in Bangor, Maine. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: To meet basic entry qualification requirements, evaluate applicants for experience, education, or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in analysis, research, writing, and judgment ty...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Mar 31, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does GS-12 mean?
GS-12 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.