Budget Analyst

The position is in Financial Management Service at the Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center (GLA VAMC). The Budget Analyst will perform work by applying budget analysis theory, concepts, methods, and procedures connected with the budget formulation, and execution of VA's particular programs, systems, procedures, functions, and structure of the GLA VA Health Care System.

Develops proposed budgetary and procedural guidance, develops summary charts, and highlights issues with background information so that effective budget decisions can be made. Gathers, extracts, reviews, verifies, and consolidates a variety of narrative information and statistical data needed in the formulation and presentation of budget requests (e.g., estimates of the funding needs of subordinate organizational components). Receives, reviews, and recommends approval, disapproval, or modification of budget execution requests based on availability of funds, completeness, regulatory compliance, and priority of need. Reviews and evaluates operating plans for reasonableness of workload, obligations, and outlay data. Insures monthly and yearly trends reflect the operating plans and recommends necessary adjustments. Investigates and explains deviations from fiscal operating plans and program objectives. Develops analyses of program actual and possible trends, with detailed explanation of significant deviations. Compares current estimates of funding needs by line item or object class with prior year expenditures and analyzes significant changes, trends, or unusual variances requiring management review. Researches guides to extract legal, regulatory, program, and budgetary information for use by supervisor or higher-graded analysts. Prepares summaries of narrative, quantitative, and statistical data in budget forms, schedules, and reports. Develop monthly analyses of program actual and possible trends with detailed explanation of significant deviations with historical data. Reviews facility budgetary and program requirements to assure conformance with policies and the intent of Congress. Provides advice and guidance to leaders on the interpretation of budget estimates and formulation of budget requests. Participates in the fund distribution process and controls; assists in preparing instructions to format, content, underlying policy assumptions and submits budget operating plans. Reviews actual obligation, outlays, and workload levels to highlight potential operating and financial problems and takes appropriate action when necessary. Provide training to Fiscal personnel and other personnel at GLA in budgetary procedures and how to interpret standard budgetary reports. Performs other related duties as assigned 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, 40 Hours a week, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD13881A, PD13882A, and PD13883A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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.