Budget Analyst

This position is located in the Budget Section of the Financial Resources Management Service Line at VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS), Seattle, WA. The incumbent oversees the VAPSHCS budget operations including establishing budget policy and providing instruction to management officials during budget calls and other budget formulation or execution processes. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 07/16/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held any GS grade within the past 52 weeks must also meet time‑in‑grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF‑50 that shows time‑in‑grade eligibility must be submitted. If the most recent SF‑50 does not clearly demonstrate one year of time‑in‑grade, an additional SF‑50 must be provided. For a GS‑12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑11. For a GS‑13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑12. 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. Selective Placement Factors Primary responsibility for establishing and maintaining a complex integrated system of budgetary services which contribute to effective management control over facility operations. Incumbent performs budgeting for relatively unstable operating programs which require reprogramming several times a year; when patient workload decreases or increases, the Supervisory Budget Analyst can withdraw funds from one service and utilize it more efficiently in another. Responsible for assessing and trending financial performance and cost effectiveness through the assimilation of budgetary and accounting data systems. Performs other duties as assigned by the Deputy CFO and CFO. Prepares analytical briefings and reports for executive management to use in decision‑making based on a wide variety of special studies, using financial and clinical data to do cost/benefit and program analysis. Prepares bi‑weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports for use by upper level management and Local and VISN Service Line Managers and to record historical data for future budget formulations. Reviews and reports on all components of the VERA model which is the primary methodology VHA uses to distribute the Medical Center operating budgets to the VISN. Performs complex analytical studies, financial analysis, program planning, and outcome evaluations; analyzes and trends financial data to identify potential problem areas, provides objective assessments, prioritizes issues, and takes appropriate actions ensuring key issues are reported to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Resolves difficult problems of prediction and forecasting due to uncertainties or changes in operating programs and gaps in experience data; fluctuations in patient census cause the demand for drugs to increase or decrease; changing salary estimates due to vacants and lag time required to fill positions. Responsible for the distribution of funds to various control points, analyzing actual expenditures versus the plan, and making projections to indicate needed adjustments in the budget plan, including impact of current trends on subsequent budgets and the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) model. As a financial expert, responsible for establishing and maintaining an integrated system of financial staff services that contribute to effective management control over facility/program operations. Supervises and manages a group of employees (GS 11 and below) in the execution of the financial management program that supports the Medical Centers Services and the VISN leadership. GS‑12 Specialized Experience You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑11. Examples include resolving conflicts and maintaining compatibility of interpretations and policy application when facts or circumstances vary or guidelines are incomplete; collaborating with other management officials to develop budget estimates and goals; independently finding solutions to problems in budget and fiscal data; and searching for, compiling and analyzing historical statistical and narrative data relating to budgetary planning to determine the impact of higher‑level decisions and possible organizational impact. GS‑13 Specialized Experience You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑12. Examples include collaborating with other management officials to develop budget estimates and goals; independently finding solutions to problems in budget and fiscal data; searching for, compiling and analyzing historical statistical and narrative data relating to budgetary planning; supervising preparation of internal documentation to ensure accountability and distribution of funds to appropriate project accounts; preparing cost‑benefit analysis with recommendations regarding budget and financial planning. Competencies Budget Administration Financial Management Leadership Technical Competence Volunteer Experience Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work builds critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that can provide direct training and experience for paid employment. Applicants may receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35–40 hours per week. Part‑time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours per week spent in the employment. Physical Requirements The work is primarily sedentary with some carrying of light items such as files. #J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans Health Administration