Budget Analyst

Veterans Health Administration (DOVA); Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Budget Analyst position is located at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center and supports VA mission through budget formulation and execution for facility programs. It requires applying budget theory and VA procedures within the VISN context to ensure conformance with policies and congressional intent.

The role involves developing guidance, conducting monthly analyses, and assisting in fund distribution to support program objectives.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in budget formulation and execution.
• Experience analyzing complex funding issues.
• Experience developing multiyear financial plans.
• Experience preparing budget justifications and variance analyses.
• Advising program managers on budget matters.
• Experience using federal financial systems and advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance on interpretation of budget estimates and budget requests.
• Reviews facility budgetary and program requirements for conformance with agency policies and Congress intent.
• Advises on modifying budget estimates during mid-year and fall reviews.
• Reviews initial budget submissions to ensure planning guidelines are followed.
• Develops budgetary and procedural guidance for budget estimates issuance.
• Develops monthly analyses of program trends with explanations of deviations.
• Participates in fund distribution and controls at planning, apportionment and allotment stages.
• Assists in preparation of instructions for monthly budget operating plans.
• Investigates deviations from fiscal plans and program objectives.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget analysis

Analytical skills

Advising program managers

Forecasting & planning

Federal financial systems

Education

Master's degree or graduate degree

Tools

Federal financial systems

Job description

Summary

The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville VA Medical Center, Finance Service Fayetteville, NC. The Budget Analyst supports the VA mission 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.

Job Details

• Salary: $64,453 – $101,383 per year
• Pay scale & grade: GS 9 – 11
• Promotion potential: 11
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Travel required: Not required
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Occupation and job series: 0560 Budget Analysis
• Supervisory status: No
• Federal service type: Competitive Service
• Represented by a union: No
• Drug test: No
• Security clearance: Not Required
• Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
• Background check type: Suitability/Fitness
• Financial disclosure required: No
• Telework eligible: No
• Remote job: No
• Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
• Announcement number: CBTA-13094099-27-AL
• Control number: 890843500
• Location: Fayetteville, NC
• Telework: Ad hoc at the Supervisor’s discretion
• Virtual: Not a virtual position
• Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD08056A

Duties

• Provides advice and guidance to program and line managers on the interpretation of budget estimates and the formulation of budget requests in support of the programs of the facility.
• Reviews facility budgetary and program requirements to assure their conformance with established agency policies and the intent of Congress.
• Provides advice to the assigned organization on modifying budget estimates in response to the annual mid‑year and fall reviews.
• Reviews initial budget submission to ensure that planning guidelines are followed and the estimates for the fiscal programs are in line targets.
• Develops proposed budgetary and procedural guidance (i.e., format for budget estimates) for issuance to the organizations.
• Develop summary charts providing a synopsis of the facility’s budget request and highlights issues with pertinent background information so that effective budget decisions can be made.
• Participates in the fund distribution process and controls and reviews assigned areas at the planning, apportionment and allotment stages.
• Assists in the preparation of instructions pertaining to format, content, and underlying policy assumptions for facility preparation and submission of monthly budget operating plans.
• Investigates and explains deviations from fiscal operating plans and program objectives.
• Develops monthly analyses of program actual and possible trends, with detailed explanation of significant deviations.
• Initiates, develops, and conducts special studies relating to facility business lines and ancillary programs accounts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/09/2026.
• 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.
• Applications may qualify based on experience. Specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑07 for GS‑09 or GS‑09 for GS‑11, with one year of experience in budget formulation and execution, analyzing complex funding issues, developing multiyear financial plans, preparing budget justifications and variance analyses, advising program managers, and utilizing federal financial systems and advanced analytics.
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. 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)
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify. Must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate school education.
• For GS‑11 level, applicants may substitute education for the required experience. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree, LL.M., if related. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• Combination for GS‑11: Applicants may combine education and experience. Must have an education beyond graduate level and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required.

Education

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

Additional Information

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. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent.

EEO and Equal Employment Opportunity

Criminal history inquiries. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy. Financial suitability New employee probationary period. Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy. Selective Service Signature and false statements. Social security number request.