Budget Analyst-TCF Trainee

The TCF career fields represent those technical fields where VA-specific knowledge and experience is desirable for success in the field. Individuals selected follow a formal training plan for two years during which they are trained coached and supervised by a preceptor. Preceptors are selected annually through an extensive application process for their technical expertise their commitment to training and the suitability of their facility as a training location.

*Selectees will be required to sign Mobility Training and Continued Service Agreements.

This is a developmental position leading to a GS-11 performing assignments intended to broaden skills and provide practical experience leading to progressively more complex assignments performed under progressively less supervision. 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.

• Provide advice and guidance to program and line managers on the interpretation of budget estimates and the formulation of budget requests.
• Participates in the fund distribution process and controls and reviews assigned areas at the planning apportionment and allotment stages.
• Review short-range budgetary and program requirements to assure their conformance with established agency policies and the intent of congress.
• Review operating plans for conformation with established policies plans and objectives.
• Evaluates operating plans for reasonableness of workload obligations and outlay data.
• Ensures that monthly and yearly trends are reflected in the operating plan and recommends any necessary adjustments.
• Reviews actual obligations outlays and workload levels to highlight potential operating and financial problems.
• Prepares special analyses studies and reports as requested by the supervisor and higher authority.
• Initiates develops and conducts special studies relating to facility business lines and ancillary program accounts.
• Review initial budget submissions to ensure that planning guidelines are followed and the estimates for the fiscal programs are in line targets.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pmsubject to change based on the needs of the facility
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Position Description Title/PD#: Budget Analyst-TCF Trainee/PD03118A
Financial Disclosure Report: Required

• 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Training-Service Agreement and Mobility Agreement required
• 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 determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/03/2026.

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. 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. 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 education and/or experience as described below:

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:

• Collecting and reviewing budgetary data preparing budgetary data; Reviews short-range budgetary and program requirements to assure their conformance with established agency policies; Develops additional analysis providing historical data of programs; Performs preliminary analyses of budget requests and compiles data to be used for forecasting obligations; Writes reports that detail the purposes for which funds were obligated and expended; Prepares special analyses studies and reports; Prepares documents needed to process budget estimates.
  

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• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have One (1) full year of graduate level education directly related to the position.

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• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a bachelors degree as described above which totals at least one year. To compute the percentage divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond one year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

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Superior Academic Achievement (SAA): at the baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed above is fully qualifying. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA applicants must have completed all the requirements for a bachelors degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled and meet one of the following:1. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college university or major subdivision.2. A grade-point average of B (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.3. A grade point average of B (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.4. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized honor societies please visit will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Accountability
• Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

Budget Administration
Compliance
Computer Skills

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.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. There may be some walking standing bending and carrying light items and may involve travel to other locations.