Program Analyst

Duties

In concert with the Budget Analyst, incumbent develops the need for and maintains an awareness of available resources, and makes recommendations to Cemetery management regarding needs, distribution or redistribution of these resources. Administers budget for several fund control points. Incumbent serves as budget and financial advisor for the Executive Cemetery Director.

Manages procurement and contracting for the organization. This may include preparing procurement requests, evaluating proposals for work, acting as a COR for procurements, and/or maintaining procurement and contracting records. Reviews financial reports to assure accuracy and compliance. Prepares and assembles charts, data, reports, narrative and statistical materials that are provided for justification for the budget. Performs collateral duties as a Cemetery Administration Specialist for satellite cemeteries, when needed.

Performs public outreach as needed.

Required to work Monday through Friday. May include occasional weekends. Staff required to work Memorial Day and Veteran's Day each year. Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required. Telework and remote work are not available.

Position Description Title/PD#:
Program Analyst PD1604842. Full performance level: GS-09. Relocation expenses:
Not authorized. Relocation/Recruitment incentives:
Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required.

• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet specialized experience and time‑in‑grade requirements within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement, 07/23/2026.

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 within 45 days of the closing date. For a GS‑09 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑07.

Applicants may qualify for a GS‑09 position based on:

• Specialized Experience
  :
  One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑07. Examples include performing analytical work, analyzing business needs for clients, communication and customer service skills, ability to run and monitor a project, and experience in gathering, analyzing, documenting and presenting data.
• Education Substitute
  :
  To qualify based on education you must have a Master’s degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
• Combination
  :
  Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify. Must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first 18 semester hours of graduate education earned.

You will be rated on the following competencies:

• Problem Solving
• Contract Administration
• Computer Skills
• Planning and Evaluating
• Communication

Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps). Volunteer experience is credited on the basis of time actually spent.

Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, and for disabled veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the agency’s selective placement coordinator for information on how to apply under this authority.

Eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees may have selection priority under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP). Submit required documentation and demonstrate a final rating of 85 or more to qualify.

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.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members should visit the Veterans Affairs website for eligibility information. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, upholding the rule of law, and the United States Constitution.