Budget Analyst

The Budget Analyst performs a variety of administrative procedures involved in the collection, analysis, formulation, and execution of the medical center budget. These include: development of forecasting techniques, programming and reprogramming during the budget cycle due to the instability of budgetary programs, analyzing alternative methods of financing medical center programs, and providing advice and recommendations on effective and efficient use of funds to support programs and activities

Primary duties include but may not be limited to the following: Developing procedural instructions for budget estimating and meeting with operating officials to discuss and interpret what is required in the forecast and estimates Providing prior year data, workload statistics, objectives, etc., to assist operating officials in developing estimates of funding needs Evaluating data submitted by operating officials for consistency with previous estimates, current levels of operation and anticipated changes Discussion with program officials regarding reasonableness of requests and soundness of justifications before data consolidation Review requests for compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures prescribed by Central Office Preparation of basic worksheets, budget forms, and statistical summaries needed to formulate the actual medical center budget Prepare fund distribution worksheets from basic budgetary submission, ensuring that any decreases or increases are accurately reflected Responsible for closely monitoring the use and rate of expenditure of budgeted funds through daily contact with operating officials, review of written documents, and examination of accounting records Recommend reprogramming of funds between accounts to meet revised requirements or support the accomplishment of planned operations Review and analyze summary fund control point records for out of line situations which may require reprogramming actions, making recommendations for fund adjustments Study problem areas in anticipation of corrective action needed Constantly review the propriety of obligations and expenditures, planned versus actual, and provide technical guidance concerning the use of funds for program and administrative purposes Distribute funds to control points throughout the Medical Center and maintain necessary records Prepare a wide variety of statistical reports covering the status of funds, expenses, obligations and staffing Prepares exhibits and other narrative and statistical data for comparison purposes Prepare all personal service cost adjustments, transfers, and accruals Safeguard access to systems and the data contained in those systems for which he/she has access Promotion Potential: 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. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc according to Agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD20263A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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.