Budget Analyst

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Philadelphia seeks a budget analyst to apply budget analysis theory, concepts, and procedures to VA programs, systems, and the structure of the supported organizational component.

The role evaluates funding status and advises program managers on obligations, expenses, and workload to ensure timely and reliable funding levels. The position requires knowledge of federal budget policies and regulations, preparation of reports and financial guidance, and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at least GS-07 level
• Experience with budget formulation, execution, and reporting for programs
• Education may substitute for experience per GS-09/11 criteria; transcripts required

Skills

Budget analysis

Federal policy knowledge

Financial reporting

Budget execution

Education

Master's degree or higher

Graduate education (2+ years)

LL.B. or J.D. in related field

Job description

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.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/22/2026.

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. 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. Note: 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 may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

For GS-09:

• 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. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of Federal budget policies and regulations to review, analyze, and evaluate requirement for financed and un-financed obligations. Preparing reports and financial advice for program managers related to the status of funds, expenses, obligations, and workload; Knowledge to execute the budget to ensure reliability of funding levels and ensure funds are allocated on a timely basis and obligated effectively for activities served. OR,
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. in a related field 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 an combination of specialized experience and education as stated above.

For GS-11:

• Specialized Experience: GS-11: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform successfully the duties and is directly related to the position. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Providing analytical services to support all aspects of the budget process, such as budget formulation, justification, and execution stages of the budget process for an assigned organization for personnel salaries and expenses; Knowledge of all financial, accounting, workload and employment used for preparation of annual Budget Plan and forecast; Understanding guidelines of OMB and congressional laws, regulations, policies, and directives, Federal policies, management and organizational techniques. OR,
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related? Transcripts required. OR,
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education as stated above.

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/.