U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 5 hours ago
Budget Analyst
Leeds, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Budget Analyst to join their Fiscal Service team in Northampton, MA. The role involves applying budget analysis theories and methods to formulate and execute budgets for VA programs, conducting analyses, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with established policies and financial objectives.
GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety
No H1B
Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to perform work by applying budget analysis theory - concepts - methods and procedures connected with the budget formulation - and execution of VA's particular programs - systems - procedures - functions - and structure of the supported organizational component/facility
Conducts limited studies and analyses to develop required data and information for reporting purposes
And prepares administrative reports Reviews short-range budgetary and program requirements to assure their conformance with established agency policies and the intent of Congress
Evaluates operating plans for reasonableness of workload - obligations - and outlay data
Insures that monthly and yearly trends are reflected in the operating plan and recommends any necessary adjustments
Prepares documents needed to process budget estimates
Writes reports that detail the purposes for which funds were obligated and expended Performs analyses of budget requests - prepares justification statements - and compiles data to be used for forecasting obligations Reviews - edits - and consolidates annual budget estimates for assigned organizations and programs into a single budget request Identifies and analyzes trends in the receipt - obligation - or expenditure of funds to ensure that objectives of the annual financial plan are being met on a timely basis
And that funds are available and being properly and effectively used to support program objectives Reviews initial budget submission to ensure that planning guidelines are followed and the estimates for the non-medical financial assistance programs are in line with long-range planning targets Maintains resources within all legal limitations through the anticipation of possible anti-deficiency violations and recommends appropriate preventive action
Initiates reapportionment actions and allotment adjustments as necessary
Reviews actual obligations - outlays - and workload levels to highlight potential operating and financial problems
Takes appropriate action when necessary
Develops additional analysis providing historical data of programs
Prepares special analyses - studies - and reports as requested by the supervisor and/or higher authority within the organization
Qualification
Required
Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 02/27/2026
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-9
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
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 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: determines requirements and establishes priorities - provides guidance to managers and supervisors concerning formulation - planning - and execution of the operating budget
To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. - if related
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11 level
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning, Attention to Detail, Budget Administration, Communication, Customer Service, Decision Making, Federal Funds Processing, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, 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)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience
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
Work is primarily sedentary but involves use of a personal computer so a degree of manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to utilize these tools is required
Some physical effort is required in that incumbent lifts and carries reference books - working papers and similar items to and from meetings
A moderate amount of standing and walking is required in getting to and from meeting places away from the worksite
No special physical demands are required
Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) is authorized. The amount of repayment for student loans may not exceed a maximum of: $40 -000 for any employee in any calendar year; or A cumulative total of $100 -000 for an employee.
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