Budget Analyst

The Budget Analyst is responsible for interpreting and carrying out all the technical phases of budget programs of VA Hampton Medical Center This Budget Analyst position is being established as a career ladder position to Budget Analyst, GS-0560-11. At this level the work will be performed with more supervision and guidance. Appropriate on-the-job training will be provided as required and the incumbent must meet the entire requisite job training to be promoted to the next higher level.

Receives the call for the budget for internal operating programs. Interprets the call and prepares instructions for use by the organization. Works closely with operating officials to assure complete understanding and compliance with basic requirements. Receives the call for the budget for Medical center's programs. Interprets it in light of agency policy and regulations and prepares instructions for subordinate offices. Prepares annual budget formulation documents in final form, and ensures that all reconciliations are made as to workload data, accuracy, distribution of programs, etc. Prepares budget estimates for Medical Center's salaries, supplies, and services, analyzing the distribution of funds, and actual experiences as compared to planned data. Reviews a broad base of historical data and current trends to validate and consolidate requests and estimates for an integrated budget for a Medical Center's program. Resolves complex problems of predication and forecasting which result from uncertainties or changes in the operating programs, and for determining the propriety of systems and methods used by operating officials in developing estimates for funding requirements. Assembles and develops background data and documentation in support of requested program budgets for reference and evidence in the agency budget. Prepares or edits narrative justifications and projected funding needs, and ensures that data in requests are formally and accurately documented in a wide variety of unrelated forms, schedules, and reports. Analyzes and forecasts for customers such as the agency and the public their demands for services and for changes in nature, type, and cost of service produced. Performs operational program budget execution duties. Enters budgetary date into a variety of forms, schedules, and reports for the decentralized budget at our facility. Recommends and makes adjustments when required. Prepares reports of analysis, making recommendations for remedial action. Identifies differences between current spending and the projected estimate. Performs other duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level GS-11 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. Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm - Monday - Friday Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD02892A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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. In 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.