Budget Analyst

Veterans Health Administration • Tucson, AZ

25d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is organizationally under the Financial Management Service Line (FMS) at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, Arizona. The Budget Analyst applies budget analysis theory, concepts, methods, and procedures to budget formulation and execution within VA programs, systems, and operations. The role supports responsible use of resources, fiscal accountability, and management decision-making through financial analysis, reporting, and consultation.

The position is not virtual and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized. A one-year probationary period is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for federal employees: 52 weeks at GS-07 for a GS-09 position or 52 weeks at GS-09 for a GS-11 position.
• For the experience-based qualification path, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-07), such as analyzing financial data, preparing budget reports and submissions, assisting with budget formulation and execution, monitoring spending, supporting fund distribution, advising on budget processes, and collaborating on resource planning.
• Alternatively, qualify through a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.
• Alternatively, combine specialized experience and education beyond one full year of graduate-level education.
• Complete the required application steps and online assessment.
• Meet applicable background/security investigation and onboarding requirements.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• If qualifying based on education, submit transcripts; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formulating, justifying, and executing budgets for assigned programs and activities.
• Review budget estimates, funding requests, and financial data for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and organizational guidance.
• Analyze budgetary and financial information to identify spending trends, variances, and potential effects on program operations.
• Monitor obligations, expenditures, and available funding to ensure resources are used appropriately and within authorized limits.
• Participate in distributing and managing funds in support of organizational priorities and operational requirements.
• Evaluate operating plans and financial reports for alignment with approved budgets, workload demands, and program objectives.
• Research financial issues, budget variances, and deviations from planned spending, and recommend corrective action.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc budget reports, financial analyses, summaries, charts, and presentations for management decision-making.
• Extract, consolidate, validate, and analyze financial data from automated financial systems, databases, and reporting tools.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other automated systems to compile, analyze, and present financial information.
• Advise managers and program officials on budget policies, procedures, funding requirements, and financial management principles.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing budget submissions, operating plans, and supporting documentation for internal and external reporting.
• Assess the effects of proposed funding changes, resource requirements, and organizational initiatives on budget execution and financial operations.
• Collaborate with program officials, managers, and stakeholders on resource planning and fiscal accountability.
• Prepare written recommendations, analyses, and reports communicating budget status, financial conditions, and resource requirements.
• Conduct special studies and financial analyses related to budget execution, program performance, and organizational resource management.
• Apply analytical and critical-thinking techniques to resolve budget issues and support financial decision-making.
• Ensure financial transactions and budget activities conform to established policies, procedures, and funding requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• VA may grant eligible newly appointed federal employees credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual; approval is required and is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level