Budget Analyst

About the role

The Budget Analyst performs budget administration functions in the management of research and medical care appropriated funds for the Veterans Rural Health Resource Center (VRHRC) - Health Services Research (HSR) and associated research and operations programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial analysis and advice for internal operating programs
• Performs a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in the formulation, presentation, and execution of the budget
• Reviews budget requests to ensure they conform to procedural requirements
• Compiles narrative and statistical material
• Maintains accurate historical records
• Monitors program operating budgets to assure that funds are properly allocated
• Reviews historical financial operating data to prepare and/or validate estimates
• Prepares a variety of reports and/or budget summaries
• Interprets the changes in the regulations related to procurement

Requirements

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 07/20/2026. 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. 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.

Qualifications

• 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 would typically include - but are not limited to: Examples of qualifying specialized experience include - but are not limited to: Provides financial analysis and advice for internal operating programs; Performing a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in the formulation, presentation, and execution of the budget; Reviewing budget requests to ensure that they conform to procedural requirements; Compiling narrative and statistical material; Monitors program operating budgets to assure that funds are properly allocated; Reviews historical financial operating data to prepare and/or validate estimates; Prepares a variety of reports and/or budget summaries; and Interprets the changes in the regulations related to procurement.
• 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. if related 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. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond two years of progressively higher level graduate education may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-11 level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. - Peace Corps - AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. - professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Physical Requirements

Work is generally performed in an office setting. A moderate amount of walking and standing is required when attending meetings and conferences - and in visiting other offices and buildings. Concentration and sustained performance under prolonged stress is required due to time factors involved and the nature of work.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm

Virtual

This is not a virtual position

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

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VA Midwest Health Care Network

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.