Budget Analyst

Summary The purpose of this position is to perform work by applying budget analysis theory, concepts, methods and procedures connected with the budget formulation, and execution of VA's particular programs, systems, procedures, functions, and structure of the supported organizational component/facility Responsibilities Duties: Provides advice and guidance to program and line managers on the interpretation of budget estimates and the formulation of budget requests in support of the programs of the facility. Reviews facility budgetary and program requirements to assure their conformance with established agency policies and the intent of Congress. Provides advice to the assigned organization on modifying budget estimates in response to the annual mid-year and fall reviews. Reviews initial budget submission to ensure that planning guidelines are followed and the estimates for the fiscal programs are in line targets. Develops proposed budgetary and procedural guidance (i.e., format for budget estimates) for issuance to the organizations. Develop summary charts providing a synopsis of the facility's budget request and highlights issues with pertinent background information so that effective budget decisions can be made. Participates in the fund distribution process and controls and reviews assigned areas at the planning, apportionment and allotment stages. Assists in the preparation of instructions pertaining to format, content, and underlying policy assumptions for facility preparation and submission of monthly budget operating plans. Reviews operating plans for conformation with established policies, plans, and objectives. Evaluates operating plans for reasonableness of workload, obligations, and outlay data. Insures that monthly and yearly trends are reflected in the operating plan and recommends any necessary adjustments. Reviews actual obligations, outlays, and workload levels to highlight potential operating and financial problems. Takes appropriate action when necessary. Investigates and explains deviations from fiscal operating plans and program objectives. Develops monthly analyses of program actual and possible trends, with detailed explanation of significant deviations. Develops additional analysis providing historical data of programs. Prepares special analyses, studies, and reports as requested by the supervisor and higher authority. Initiates, develops, and conducts special studies relating to facility business lines and ancillary programs accounts. Those studies are unique and creative with little precedence for guidance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD13563A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary, but involves use of a personal computer so a degree of manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to utilize these tools is required. Some physical effort is required in that incumbent lifts and carries reference books, working papers and similar items to and from meetings. A moderate amount of standing and walking is required in getting to and from meeting places away from the worksite. No special physical demands are required. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee -Official Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting your current position or most recently held position, tenure, type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive), grade level and duty location. (Text version SF-50s or Request for Personnel Action SF-52s are not acceptable.) For current Federal employees, the SF-50 must be effective the first pay period of the current year or later. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/17/2026. 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. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-11 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of VA budget regulations and methods to edit and review long-range budget for assigned accounts. Knowledge of Federal and VA budget policies and processes to review, analyze, and evaluate requirements for financed and unfinanced obligations. Knowledge to execute the budget to ensure reliability of funding levels and ensure funds are allocated on a timely basis and obligated effectively for activities served. Knowledge of and skill in applying principles, practices and methods of budget execution to determine whether obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments are within funding limitations in the approved budget. Skill to apply budget concepts, methods and techniques to form, execute and administer financial management of funds for assigned programs and activities. Skill to compile narrative and statistical data and prepare a variety of reports, studies, fact sheets, memoranda, and presentations covering status of funds for assigned program elements. Knowledge of budgetary and financial relationships with workloads of organizational components to determine whether funds are being obligated and expended in accordance with goals and objectives of the installation's annual work plan. Knowledge of and skill in performing functions associated with the operating system and software capability to manipulate data, perform queries and produce reports. Skill in communicating orally and in writing to obtain and provide information related to budget matters and electronic systems. OR, 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. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education beyond a graduate level degree to qualify. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members