Budget Analyst

The incumbent will serve under the fiscal management office for the Southern Arizona Health Care System in Tucson, Arizona and provides guidance and advice to program and line managers on the interpretation of budget estimates and formulation of budget requests.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provide advice and guidance to program and line managers on the interpretation of budget estimates and the formulation of budget requests in support of the programs of the facility. Review facility budgetary and program requirements to assure their conformance with established agency policies and the intent of Congress. Provide advice to the assigned organization on modifying budget estimates in response to the annual mid-year and fall reviews. Review initial budget submission to ensure that planning guidelines are followed and the estimates for the fiscal programs are in line with targets. Develop proposed budgetary and procedural guidance (i.e., format for budget estimates) for issuance to the organizations. Develop summary charts providing a synopsis of the facility's budget request and highlight issues with pertinent background information so that effective budget decisions can be made. Participate in the fund distribution process and controls and reviews assigned areas at the planning, apportionment, and allotment stages. Assist in the preparation of instructions pertaining to format, content, and underlying policy assumptions for facility preparation and submission of monthly budget operating plans. Review operating plans for conformation with established policies, plans, and objectives. Evaluate 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. Review actual obligations, outlays, and workload levels to highlight potential operating and financial problems. Initiate, develop, and conduct special studies relating to facility business lines and ancillary programs accounts. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Virtual: Duty Location of Tucson VAMC is preferred. Will consider a highly qualified applicant for a virtual duty location. A virtual final job offer is contingent on the selected candidate living within 50 miles of a VA Medical Center, VA facility or VA-leased space; and must receive approval to work at a VA Medical Center, VA facility or VA-leased space. Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD13883A 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.