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Budget Analyst

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Budget Analyst job at the Iowa City office of the Veterans Health Administration in Iowa City, Iowa. The analyst helps manage a large research and development budget, including preparing budget estimates and tracking spending. You must live within commuting distance of the office because this is not a remote job, and there is 1 vacancy.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. The announcement lists U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S., but the conditions of employment say you must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

What you would do

  • Prepare annual budget estimates and track spending on research programs.
  • Analyze financial data and spending trends to find funding shortfalls.
  • Prepare financial reports to help management make resource decisions.
  • Apply federal budget rules to make sure funds are spent properly.
  • Coordinate with program managers and contracting officials to resolve budget problems.
  • Serve as Contracting Officer Representative for research and development contracts.

Do you qualify for GS-11?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at least equal to GS-9 level in federal service. This includes budget formulation and execution, analyzing financial data, preparing budget estimates, and monitoring obligations and expenditures.

With education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree can qualify you instead of experience. Three full years of graduate education toward a doctorate, or an LL.M. if related, can also qualify. You can combine graduate courses with specialized experience to meet the GS-11 level. Transcripts must be submitted with your application.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages showing job title, duties, start and end months and years, and hours per week
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You are rated on your resume, your questionnaire answers, and a USA Hire online assessment on 13 general competencies, with a cut score you must meet. Candidates are placed in quality categories, and veterans with preference are ranked higher within each category. You can be removed for overstating your experience or cheating on the assessment.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must list the job title, duties, start and end month and year, and hours per week for each job.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or fewer, or you will be ruled ineligible.
  • If you use graduate school to qualify, upload your transcript with your application.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. The Critical Skills Incentive is not approved.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Online USA Hire assessment required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification (REAL ID required)
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required for health care personnel
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Work is mostly in an office with moderate walking and standing

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$74,678 – $97,087 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Budget Analysis (0560)
Announcement
CARZ-13104530-27-DC

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