Budget Analyst

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Review facility budgetary and program requirements to assure their conformance with established agency policies and the intent of Congress
• Provide advice to the assigned organization on modifying budget estimates in response to the annual mid-year and fall reviews
• Develop proposed budgetary and procedural guidance (i.e. - format for budget estimates) for issuance to the organizations
• Aid in the preparation of instructions pertaining to format - content - and underlying policy assumptions for facility preparation and submission of monthly budget operating plans
• Evaluate operating plans for reasonableness of workload - obligations - and outlay data
• Review actual obligations - outlays - and workload levels to highlight potential operating and financial problems
• Develop additional analysis providing historical data of programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

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. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05; for a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07; 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.

Benefits

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.