What are the responsibilities and job description for the Budget Analyst position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
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.
Qualifications
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. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: 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. OR - 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. OR - 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Work Environment: Most work is performed in a properly heated and ventilated - air conditioned - and well-lighted office setting. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station using the federally approved systems for travel. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Duties
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.
Qualifications
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. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: 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. OR - 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. OR - 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Work Environment: Most work is performed in a properly heated and ventilated - air conditioned - and well-lighted office setting. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station using the federally approved systems for travel. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Duties
- This position is not remote
- if selected - you are required to be on-site at the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) facility and will able to physically report to the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) facility
- This is not negotiable
- Major Duties: Develops and formulates all segments of the facility budget requests for the coming fiscal year Reviews estimates submitted by all organizational elements for compliance with rules - regulations - and procedures Performs analysis of budget requests Writes and/or edits statements justifying and supporting the funding requests of management for submission Monitors the use and rate of expenditure of budgeted funds through continuing dialogue with organizational managers and their staff Maintains accurate historical records Prepares a variety of reports covering funding - expenses - and obligation Advises facility managers and other interested parties about the status and availability of funds Serves as liaison between organizational managers and their representatives Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD505650 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized 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.
Salary : $74,678 - $97,087