Budget Analyst

Summary The Budget Analyst performs a variety of administrative procedures involved in the collection, analysis, formulation, and execution of the medical center budget. These include: development of forecasting techniques, programming and reprogramming during the budget cycle due to the instability of budgetary programs, analyzing alternative methods of financing medical center programs, and providing advice and recommendations on effective and efficient use of funds to support programs and activities Responsibilities Primary duties include but may not be limited to the following: Developing procedural instructions for budget estimating and meeting with operating officials to discuss and interpret what is required in the forecast and estimates Providing prior year data, workload statistics, objectives, etc., to assist operating officials in developing estimates of funding needs Evaluating data submitted by operating officials for consistency with previous estimates, current levels of operation and anticipated changes Discussion with program officials regarding reasonableness of requests and soundness of justifications before data consolidation Review requests for compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures prescribed by Central Office Preparation of basic worksheets, budget forms, and statistical summaries needed to formulate the actual medical center budget Prepare fund distribution worksheets from basic budgetary submission, ensuring that any decreases or increases are accurately reflected Responsible for closely monitoring the use and rate of expenditure of budgeted funds through daily contact with operating officials, review of written documents, and examination of accounting records Recommend reprogramming of funds between accounts to meet revised requirements or support the accomplishment of planned operations Review and analyze summary fund control point records for out of line situations which may require reprogramming actions, making recommendations for fund adjustments Study problem areas in anticipation of corrective action needed Constantly review the propriety of obligations and expenditures, planned versus actual, and provide technical guidance concerning the use of funds for program and administrative purposes Distribute funds to control points throughout the Medical Center and maintain necessary records Prepare a wide variety of statistical reports covering the status of funds, expenses, obligations and staffing Prepares exhibits and other narrative and statistical data for comparison purposes Prepare all personal service cost adjustments, transfers, and accruals Safeguard access to systems and the data contained in those systems for which he/she has access Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc according to Agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD20263A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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) 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, 08/10/2026. 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. 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-05 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's Degree, OR 3 years of General Experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 GS-07 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve a range of budgetary problems, including: the formulation of budget estimates for programs in which objectives, work processes, staffing needs, and funding requirements may change to the extent that substantial re-budgeting is required on an on-going basis; the development and administration of budget execution subject to fluctuating funding requirements and changing demands for services which necessitate budgetary reprogramming throughout the fiscal year; and the development of alternative methods of funding. Knowledge of the goals, objectives, workforce composition, work methods, and functions of research, which are sufficient to enable determination of whether requests for funding and expenditures are proper, necessary and timely. . OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for the GS-07 grade level you must have 1 full year of graduate level education, or superior academic achievement. GS-09 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve a range of budgetary problems, including: the formulation of budget estimates for programs in which objectives, work processes, staffing needs, and funding requirements may change to the extent that substantial re-budgeting is required on an on-going basis; the development and administration of budget execution subject to fluctuating funding requirements and changing demands for services which necessitate budgetary reprogramming throughout the fiscal year; and the development of alternative methods of funding. Knowledge of the goals, objectives, workforce composition, work methods, and functions of research, which are sufficient to enable determination of whether requests for funding and expenditures are proper, necessary and timely. . OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for the GS-09 grade level you must have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related GS-11 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: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve a range of budgetary problems, including: the formulation of budget estimates for programs in which objectives, work processes, staffing needs, and funding requirements may change to the extent that substantial re-budgeting is required on an on-going basis; the development and administration of budget execution subject to fluctuating funding requirements and changing demands for services which necessitate budgetary reprogramming throughout the fiscal year; and the development of alternative methods of funding. Knowledge of the goals, objectives, workforce composition, work methods, and functions of research, which are sufficient to enable determination of whether requests for funding and expenditures are proper, necessary and timely. . OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for the GS-11 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 Preferred Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other tools for data analysis, pivot tables, and reporting. Ability to clearly present budgetary findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders. Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify for the grade levels listed above. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. 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. Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care 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. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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. 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