Job Details

Budget Analyst

The incumbent provides financial advice and performs financial assistance work for VANCHCS's sites. Performs budget work in support of all phases of budget administration. Performs budget formulation duties involved in the process of preparing analysis and estimates of funding needs. Provides regulatory guidance to management at VANCHCS.

This job is open to internal to an agency. Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Performs budget formulation, execution, and analysis, as well as working closely with operating officials advising them regarding their budget responsibilities to ensure complete understanding and compliance with basic requirements.
• Coordinates with the primary Budget Analyst in preparing annual budget formulation documents and ensuring all reconciliations are made as to workload data, etc.
• Assists the Chief Business Officer with drafting analytical briefings and reports for senior staff to use in the decision-making process, based on a wide variety of special studies, including cost/benefit and program analyses, and procedural reviews. Gather data from diverse sources to use in preparing reports and evaluating current program and proposals for future program activities.
• Continually monitors control point expenditures in relation to planned levels. Identifies potential problem variances and reports to appropriate management officials.
• Performs various analysis monthly and quarterly, making recommendations for adjustments to control point officials to assist them in meeting their budgetary assignments and accommodating future needs.
• Uses oral and written communication skills in presentation of budgetary information/ strategies to Management Officials.
• Enters budgetary data into a variety of forms, schedules, and reports for the budget at VANCHCS.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm Telework: 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 / PD01930-A

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/14/2026. 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.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Accountability
• Communications
• Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Management

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Our mission is to fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is an integrated health care delivery system, offering a comprehensive array of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and extended care to Veterans in Northern California.

Sara Flores

Email: ...@va.gov

Address: VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 US