The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete both on-the-job training and related duties and is assigned to the Fiscal Office und the technical direction of the Supervisory Budget Analyst and/or the Assistant Chief Financial Officer. As a Budget Analyst, the incumbent determines requirements and provides guidance to managers and supervisors concerning formulation, planning, and execution of the operating budget.

Duties

Knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology of budget formulation to review, edit and consolidate budget estimates from the organization and to adjust data in related forms and schedules. Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of budget execution to determine whether obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments are within funding limitations in the approved budget. Knowledge of and skill in performing functions associated with the operating system and software capability to manipulate data, perform queries and produce reports. Skill in communicating orally and in writing to obtain and provide information related to budget matters. 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 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD50793O and PD50693ORelocation/Recruitment Incentives:

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/27/2024. 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. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: 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 the principles, concepts and methodology of budget formulation to review, edit and consolidate budget estimates from the organization and to adjust data in related forms and schedules. Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of budget execution to determine whether obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments are within funding limitations in the approved budget. Knowledge of and skill in performing functions associated with the operating system and software capability to manipulate data, perform queries and produce reports. Skill in communicating orally and in writing to obtain and provide information related to budget matters. (This experience must be documented in your resume.) OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 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: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 2 years above Bachelors Degree. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Financial AnalysisFinancial ManagementFinancial SystemsPrinciples of Finance Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary 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

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: Jeniqua Knuckles
• Phone: 843-864-4844 X201807
• Email: [email protected]