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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Research Budget Analyst

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$50K/yr - $96K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Research Budget Analyst to join the Nashville VA Medical Center's Research Service. The role involves overseeing the fiscal program, developing budgetary plans, and providing financial advice related to research funding.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the Research Service fiscal program in conjunction with the Administrative Officer (AO) and Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Research

Strategically plan, prepare, and carry out the fiscal program for Research Service, for both immediate and long-range plans

Develops budgetary plans, projections, and reports, and interprets information received from Office of Research and Development (ORD), the individual VA Research programs, Fiscal Service, and other sources

Maintains cost accounting ledgers for current and prior year appropriations assigned to research

Reconciles cost control records with monthly, quarterly, and annual fiscal reports

Provides financial advice to investigators and/or other members of the ORD service on budget related matters such as types of available funding, formulation of their research budget, preparation of budgetary sections of VA grant funding submissions, etc. forecasts needs, tracks, and allocates funds for Principal Investigators (PI) funded via Merit Review or other VA Research Programs

Performs studies and audits on control and use of funds throughout each fiscal year

Analyzes historical financial operating data and spending patterns

Serves as an expert on VA regulations, rules, procedures, and practices for initiating, preparing, and monitoring procurement, and contractual agreements

Serve as a COR designee for the service and oversees areas of acquisition administration and contractor's performance, as it pertains to Research and Development

Qualification

Budget AnalysisFinancial ManagementAccountingGrant AdministrationCost AccountingBudgeting SoftwareAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/09/2025

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

Provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, 'Notification of Personnel Action' to indicate your current federal status

You may qualify based on your education/experience/combination as described below

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

If qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience, transcripts must be submitted with your application

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations

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

To receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your position, you must provide official documentation of such experience

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer