Budget Analyst

Summary

This position is organizationally under the Financial Management Service Line (FMS) located at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson - Arizona. 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.

To qualify for this position – applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 03/02/2026. 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‑07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑05. 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: GS‑07:
Specialized

Experience:

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS‑05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include – but are not limited to: experience preparing and administering the budget for program areas; planning – administering – and monitoring expenditures to ensure cost‑effective support of programs and policies;

and developing and formulating budget estimates and projections for salaries – supplies – and services. OR –

Education:

Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.

NOTE:

Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR – Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. It may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.

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: participates in the fund distribution process and controls and reviews assigned areas at the planning – apportionment and allotment stages;
Reviews actual obligations – outlays – and workload levels to highlight potential operating and financial problems; and Reviews initial budget submission to ensure that planning guidelines are followed and the estimates for the fiscal programs are in line targets. OR –

Education:

Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed a Masters 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. if related that demonstrates the knowledge –…