Budget Analyst

Summary

The Budget Analyst performs budget administration functions in the management of research and medical care appropriated funds for Research and Development (R&D). This includes formulation, justification, presentation and/or execution of a portion of Research and Development (R&D) 20-25-million-dollar operating budget.

Duties

• ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include but are not limited to: Performing budget formulation, justification, execution, and monitoring for organizational programs, including preparing annual budget estimates, analyzing funding requirements, and tracking obligations and expenditures. Analyzing financial data, historical spending trends, and projected costs to identify funding shortfalls, recommend adjustments, and ensure effective utilization of appropriated funds. Preparing financial reports, budget projections, and supporting documentation to assist management in making informed decisions regarding resource allocation and program operations. Applying federal budgetary regulations, financial management policies, and appropriations requirements to ensure proper allocation, obligation, and expenditure of funds. Coordinating with program managers, fiscal personnel, contracting officials, and other stakeholders to resolve budget discrepancies, reconcile financial records, and support budget execution. Monitoring financial commitments associated with contracts, personnel agreements, and other program expenditures to ensure funding availability, accurate accounting, and compliance with applicable requirements. Providing technical guidance and recommendations to management regarding budget planning, financial controls, cost analysis, and efficient use of available resources. Serving as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Research and Development (R&D) contracts and as a point of contact for vendors and contractors for acquisition of new equipment, supplies or to resolve problems. Performing other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes performing budget formulation and execution activities; analyzing financial data and expenditure trends; preparing budget estimates, forecasts, and financial reports; monitoring obligations, expenditures, and funding allocations; applying budgetary policies and regulations; and providing recommendations to management regarding financial planning, resource allocation, and resolution of budget discrepancies. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED): Successfully completed 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, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application) COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED): An equivalent combination of successfully completed progressively higher-level graduate education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience (as described above) to meet the requirements at the GS-11 grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Transcripts must be submitted at time of application) 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/.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Grade: GS 11. . Apply by 2026-11-05 on USAJOBS.