Budget Analyst

Summary

About the Position:
This position is located at Bassett Army Community Hospital in Fort Wainwright, AK. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change.

Open & closing dates: 11/03/2025 to 11/10/2025
Salary: $83,603 to – $108,678 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 9 – 11

1 vacancy in Fort Wainwright, AK
Remote job:
No, Telework eligible:
No

Travel Required:

Occasional travel – Up to 5% Business Travel required. Relocation expenses reimbursed.
Appointment type:
Permanent

Work schedule:

Full-time
Service:
Competitive
Promotion potential: 11

• Use analytical techniques to compare prior, current, and forecast year budgets.
• Negotiate for release and/or transfer of funds from or between sub-activities.
• Provide technical and program advice, coordination, and assistance to key functional accounting and budget personnel, supervisors, and managers on budget trends and deficiencies.
• Control multiple year appropriations by constant analysis of fund expenditures in relation to program accomplishments, appropriation limitations, projection of funds, possible excesses, and identifying potential problem areas.
• Provide advice and assistance to operating managers in the development of budget requirements.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position requires obtaining a Financial Management Certification Level 2 within two years of employment.

Who May Apply: US Citizens
* To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, transcripts are required as part of your application.

One year of specialized experience which includes preparing or reviewing a variety of budget reports; analyzing requests for additional funds to determine justification of requests; and reviewing data in automated financial systems for accuracy.

Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field of study. (

Note:

You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages.

(

Note:

You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing prior or current year budgets to forecast next year budget; developing cost estimate analysis reports; monitoring financial transactions using automated budget programs; and providing technical advice to others on the preparation of budgetary documents.

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Accounting or Finance.

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year by 18. Add the two percentages.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.

Federal government of the United States