Budget Analyst

Veterans Health Administration • Philadelphia, PA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Budget Analyst applies budget analysis theory, concepts, methods, and procedures to the formulation and execution of budgets for VA programs and the supported organizational component or facility. The position advises program and line managers on budget estimates and requests, reviews budgetary and program requirements for compliance with agency policies and congressional intent, and supports the distribution and oversight of funds.

The analyst reviews budget submissions and monthly operating plans, evaluates workload, obligations, and outlay projections, and monitors actual financial and workload levels. The role identifies trends and potential problems, explains deviations from plans and objectives, and prepares analyses, studies, charts, and reports to support budget decisions. The position is not virtual and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 0800 to 1630. Promotion to the full performance level may be possible without further competition when regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met; selection at a lower grade does not guarantee promotion.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for GS-09 if a current or former federal employee or VEOA applicant subject to the requirement.
• For GS-09, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 involving federal budget policies, review and analysis of funded and unfunded obligations, financial reporting and advice to program managers, and budget execution; or qualifying graduate education; or a combination of education and experience.
• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in federal service, including analytical support for budget formulation, justification, and execution; knowledge of financial, accounting, workload, and employment data used for budget plans and forecasts; and understanding of OMB and congressional requirements and federal policies; or qualifying doctoral-level education; or a combination of education and experience.
• Submit transcripts if education is used to meet qualification requirements. Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
• Complete the required application, questionnaire, and online assessment.
• Register with Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding process.
• Meet the Department of Veterans Affairs seasonal influenza vaccination requirement for Health Care Personnel.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date of 10/22/2026.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge and experience planning, developing, and overseeing financial activities for a research program within a government or academic institution.
• Experience managing pre- and post-award grants, budgets, and administrative functions supporting financial planning, budget creation, execution, and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Advise program and line managers on interpreting budget estimates and formulating budget requests in support of facility programs.
• Review facility budgetary and program requirements for conformance with agency policies and congressional intent.
• Advise the assigned organization on modifying budget estimates in response to annual mid-year and fall reviews.
• Review initial budget submissions to ensure planning guidelines are followed and estimates align with fiscal program targets.
• Develop proposed budgetary and procedural guidance, including formats for budget estimates.
• Develop summary charts that explain the facility’s budget request and highlight issues with background information to support budget decisions.
• Participate in fund distribution and control and review assigned areas during planning, apportionment, and allotment.
• Assist in preparing instructions on the format, content, and policy assumptions for monthly budget operating plans.
• Review operating plans for conformance with established policies, plans, and objectives.
• Evaluate operating plans for the reasonableness of workload, obligations, and outlay data.
• Ensure monthly and yearly trends are reflected in operating plans and recommend necessary adjustments.
• Review actual obligations, outlays, and workload levels to identify potential operating and financial problems.
• Investigate and explain deviations from fiscal operating plans and program objectives.
• Develop monthly analyses of actual program performance and possible trends, explaining significant deviations.
• Develop analyses using historical program data.
• Prepare special analyses, studies, and reports as requested by the supervisor and higher authority.
• Initiate, develop, and conduct special studies relating to facility business lines and ancillary program accounts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Potential credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service toward annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed