Budget Analyst

Position Overview This position is located at the Minneapolis Veterans Health Care System within the Finance service line. 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 the Veterans Administration's particular programs. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/24/2026. 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. Minimum Qualifications GS-07 Specialized Experience: prepare documents needed to process budget estimates; compile data and prepare a variety of reports, studies, fact sheets, memoranda, and/or presentations covering the status of funds for assigned program elements; and communicate both orally and in writing to obtain and provide information related to budget matters and electronic systems. Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed one (1) full year of graduate level education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position or superior academic achievement. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. Transcripts must be submitted with application. Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. When combining education and experience, only education beyond a bachelor's degree may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-07. GS-09 Specialized Experience: review, edit, and consolidate annual budget estimates; review initial budget submissions to ensure that planning guidelines are followed and the estimates for the fiscal programs are in line; and perform preliminary analyses of budget requests. Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 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. of J.D., if related, that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. A copy of your transcript is required. Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. When combining education and experience, only graduate education in excess of the first year (18 semester hours) may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-09. GS-11 Specialized Experience: apply budget concepts, methods and techniques to form, execute and administer financial management of funds for assigned programs and activities; provide 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; participate in the fund distribut Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a graduate degree or equivalent advanced level education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level, provided that the combined experience meets the level of responsibility and knowledge required for the GS‑11 position. #J-18808-Ljbffr