U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 7 hours ago
Budget Analyst
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Budget Analyst to perform work related to budget formulation and execution for its programs. The role involves conducting analyses, preparing budget estimates, and ensuring compliance with financial objectives.
GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducts limited studies and analyses to develop required data and information for reporting purposes and prepares administrative reports
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
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 - edits - and consolidates annual budget estimates for assigned organizations and programs into a single budget request
Develop additional analysis providing historical data of programs
Communicating orally and in writing to obtain and provide information related to budget matters
Qualification
Required
Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 02/13/2026
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-07 position - you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05
For a GS-09 position - you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07
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
GS-7 Specialized Experience: you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-05) in the federal service - that equipped me with the knowledge - skills. and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position and that is typically in and/or related to the position being filled
Specialized experience includes: Basic knowledge and understanding of governing budgetary policies - procedures and regulations to ensure that budget forecasts and estimates conform to requirements - guidelines and financial objectives; Assisting others by gathering or organizing data for budget development; Utilizing automated systems to monitor expenditures; Utilizing Microsoft office applications such as Word - Excel - Access; Assisting with budget policy/regulation analysis
OR - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have one (1) full year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
S.A.A. is based on class standing: applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college - university - or major subdivision - such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration - based on completed courses
grade-point average: a-3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ('B' or better) as recorded on their official transcript - or as computed based on 4 years of education - or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or b-3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ('B+' or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum - or honor society membership as outlined by the Association of College Honor Societies
Such education must demonstrate the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work
OR - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level
GS-9 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization
Examples of specialized experience would typically include - but are not limited to: Review 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; Review short-range budgetary and program requirements to assure their conformance with established agency policies; Perform analyses of budget request - prepare justification statements - and compile data to be used for forecasting obligations; Identify and analyze 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; Develop additional analysis providing historical data of programs; and Budget experience
OR - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree - or LL.B. or J.D. - if related. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
OR - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level
Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown in the table meets the requirements for positions at GS-7 through GS-11
Such education must demonstrate the knowledge - skills - and abilities necessary to do the work
One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study
If that information cannot be obtained from the school - 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement
Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Budget Administration Control of Funds Financial Management
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: The work is sedentary
Most tasks are performed while seated at a desk or table - although occasional walking and standing are required in visiting other offices - or in going to and from meetings and conferences
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