Budget Analyst

Summary The Budget Analyst performs budget administration functions in the management of research and medical care appropriated funds for the Veterans Rural Health Resource Center (VRHRC) – Health Services Research (HSR) and associated research and operations programs. Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (07/20/2026). Time-in-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees with a GS grade in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements (e.g., GS‑11 requires 52 weeks at GS‑09). An SF‑50 confirming time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted. If the most recent SF‑50 is less than one year old, provide an additional SF‑50 that meets the requirement. Applicants may qualify based on: Specialized Experience – one year of experience equivalent to at least GS‑09 in the normal line of progression. Example experience includes providing financial analysis and advice for internal operating programs, performing a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in the formulation, presentation, and execution of the budget, reviewing budget requests to ensure procedural compliance, compiling narrative and statistical material, monitoring program operating budgets, preparing various reports and budget summaries, and interpreting regulatory changes related to procurement. Education – a Ph.D., LL.M., or three full years of progressively higher graduate education related to the position. Combination – education and experience combined, with over two years of progressively higher graduate education acceptable for qualification. Selected candidates will be rated on the following competencies: Accountability, Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reasoning, Self‑Management, Stress Tolerance, Teamwork. Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work. A full year is 35‑40 hours per week. Physical Requirements Work is normally performed in an office setting, with moderate walking and standing during meetings and conferences. Concentration and sustained performance under stress is required. Pre‑employment testing may be required. Work Environment The setting is a heated, ventilated, well‑lit office. Occasional travel may be required, utilizing federally approved travel systems. Duties Develop and formulate all segments of the facility budget requests for the coming fiscal year. Review estimates submitted by all organizational elements for compliance with rules, regulations and procedures. Analyze budget requests. Write and edit statements justifying and supporting funding requests for submission. Monitor the use and rate of expenditure of budgeted funds through ongoing dialogue with managerial staff. Maintain accurate historical records and prepare reports covering funding, expenses and obligations. Advise facility managers and other stakeholders about available funds and status. Liaise between organizational managers and their representatives. Manage the reporting of budgetary status, reviews and assistance to interns. Position is not remote; the employee must be on‑site at the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) facility. Position Description / PD#: Budget Analyst/PD505650. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs