Summary
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 Fargo VA Health Care System. ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN 50 MILES OF THE DUTY LOCATION***
Qualifications
To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 06/24/2026. 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. 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: To qualify for this Budget Analyst GS-9 grade level - applicant(s) must meet at least one of the following minimum qualification requirements. Specialized Experience: You must have one full year of specialized experience that equipped the you with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable - specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes performing financial work applying budget administration; gathering - reviewing - verifying - and consolidating a variety of financial data needed in the formulation and presentation of budget requests; using automated financial software and Microsoft Office programs to prepare budgetary and financial reports. OR - SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): 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. or J.D. - if related. -OR - COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education (in excess of one year) and specialized experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. To qualify for this Budget Analyst GS-11 grade level - applicant(s) must meet at least one of the following minimum qualification requirements. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position - and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable - specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. In addition to the specialized experience for the lower grade above - specialized experience for the GS-11 includes compiling statistical and narrative data to prepare a variety of reports - studies - fact sheets - and presentations covering status of funds; and developing analyses of actual and possible trends - investigating and explaining budgetary/fiscal deviations in obligations/expenditure. -OR- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): 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 LL.M. - if related. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED): Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education (in excess of two years) and specialized experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. 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/.
Duties
- Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder
- The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11
- At the GS-9 grade level - you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence
- You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11
- Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance - availability of higher-level work - and availability of funds
- Duties include: Provides advice and guidance to leaders on the interpretation of budget estimates and formulation of budget requests
- Reviews facility budgetary and program requirements to assure conformance with policies and the intent of Congress
- Provides advice on modifying budget estimates and assures that planning guidelines are followed based on estimates for the fiscal programs
- Develops proposed budgetary and procedural guidance - develops summary charts - and highlights issues with background information so that effective budget decisions can be made
- Participates in the fund distribution process and controls
- assists in preparing instructions to format - content - underlying policy assumptions and submits budget operating plans
- Reviews and evaluates operating plans for reasonableness of workload - obligations - and outlay data
- Insures monthly and yearly trends reflect the operating plans and recommends necessary adjustments
- Reviews actual obligation - outlays - and workload levels to highlight potential operating and financial problems and takes action when necessary
- Investigates and explains deviations from fiscal operating plans and program objectives
- Develops analyses of program actual and possible trends - with detailed explanation of significant deviations
- Prepares special analyses - studies - and reports to leadership
- Initiates - develops - and conducts special studies relating to facility business lines and ancillary programs accounts
- Performs other duties as necessary
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm 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.
