Budget Analyst

Description:

The position is vital within the Office of Research and Development (ORD) and the facilities where research programs are conducted in Phoenix, AZ at the VA Medical Center. The primary purpose of this position is to perform specific budgetary functions associated with all aspects of the Research Service fiscal program in conjunction with the Administrative Officer (AO) and the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Research.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, you must meet the below requirements.
Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes developing routine budgetary plans, projections, and reports; providing guidance on research-related budgetary policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines; applying the appropriate policies, practices, and regulations for the specific funding; preparing estimates for projected operating budget(s).

OR

Applicants may substitute education for the required experience . To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successful completion of 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

Applicants may also combine graduate education and experience to qualify at this level. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate-level education and specialized experience, as described above, may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Only graduate education more than a master's degree (excess of 36 semester hours) may be used to qualify for this position.

You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Accounting Operations
• Contracting/Procurement
• Reasoning
• Self Management

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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.

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; religious; 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.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. The position uses a computer and standard office equipment to complete tasks. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. On occasion, the position may carry light items.

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/ .