Budget Analyst

Full Job Description

The Budget Analyst will 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 Sioux Falls VA Health Care System.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/31/2026.

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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. 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.

You must qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-09 (Developmental): Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-07) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience includes: applying budget concepts, methods and techniques; interpretating budget estimates; compiling narrative and/or statistical data; and reviewing long-range budget for assigned accounts.

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 master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B.

of J.D, if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

(TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.

When combining education and experience, only graduate education in excess of the first year (18 semester hours) may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-09 level.

(TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) GS-11 (Full Performance): 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.

Specialized experience includes: applying budget concepts, methods and techniques on a regular basis; providing guidance on the interpretation of budget estimates; compiling narrative and/or statistical data to prepare a variety of reports; reviewing long-range budget for assigned accounts; and executing the budget to ensure reliability of funding levels.

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.

(TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.

You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first two years.

(TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) 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/.

Physical Requirements: 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 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.

Work Environment: Work is performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled business office setting. There is occasional noise from normal office equipment.

Occasional travel with overnight stays may be required infrequently. Major Duties:

Major duties include but are not limited to: Review facility budgetary and program requirements to assure their conformance with established agency policies and the intent of Congress.

Provide advice on modifying budget estimates in response to annual mid-year and fall reviews.

Review initial budget submission to ensure planning guidelines are followed and estimates are in line targets. Develop proposed budgetary and procedural guidance.

Develop summary charts providing a synopsis of the facility's budget request. Participate in the fund distribution process.

Assist in the preparation of instructions pertaining to format, content, and underlying policy assumptions for facility preparation and submission of monthly budget operation plans.

Review operating plans for conformation with established policies, plans, and objectives. Investigate and explain deviations from fiscal operating plans and program objectives.

Initiates, develops, and conducts special studies relating to facility business lines and ancillary programs' accounts. Performs other duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.

Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Administrative Days Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-Hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD23546A and PD23547A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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.