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 at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 07/13/2026. 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.

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.

• 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 include:
  • Prepare budget estimates and justification statements for annual, multi‑year, and long‑term budget plans.
  • Develop proposed budgetary and procedural guidance for issuance to organizations.
  • Use various software spreadsheet applications and websites to develop spreadsheets and analysis tools for budget processes.
  • Evaluate, enter, and adjust budget data to create control points using financial operating systems.
  • Develop visualized budget report presentations for higher level review.
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. in a field related to this position that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
  
  Transcripts are required.
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience. Equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate education (beyond the first two graduate years or 36 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet the total experience requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Transcripts are required.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Experience using policies, practices and procedures governing budget administration to develop policies and procedures to control the use of funds for salary and expenses.
• Evaluate data submitted for consistency with previous estimates, current levels of program operations, and anticipated changes in staffing and/or funding levels.
• Review requests for allocation of funds for compliance with rules, regulations and procedures prescribed by department headquarters.
• Prepare a monthly cost distribution report to monitor budget execution and provide future year funding data, by using worksheet inputs and ensuring discrepancies are resolved.
• Prepare worksheets, budget forms, and statistical summaries needed to formulate the organizational budget for submission to headquarters.
• Prepare a wide variety of recurring and ad hoc statistical reports on the status of funds, expenses, obligations, and staffing.
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