Budget Analyst

The Budget Analyst located at the Robley Rex VA performs budget analysis, including formulation, justification, presentation, and/or execution of the Medical Center budget. This work requires knowledge and skill in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods and techniques of budgeting. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/06/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note : Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Eligibility You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: working in a medical office/hospital setting in the FISCAL section, performing budget formulation including preparing detailed analysis and estimates of annual funding; monitoring budget allocation and execution to ensure that operating program objectives are met; preparing budget presentations; devising and maintaining controls necessary to ensure full and accurate projects and reports; utilizing the principles, practices, and methods of budget execution; advising staff members and management on budget execution, organizational structure, and programs. Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 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., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the Budget Analyst . Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond directly related to the work of the Budget Analyst and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.). Competencies Budget Administration Control of Funds Cost Estimation and Analysis Financial Analysis Financial Management Financial Systems Principles of Finance Systems Thinking Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note : A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary and requires no special physical abilities. The work is performed in an office environment with no unusual risks or discomfort. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at #J-18808-Ljbffr