Summary The Budget Analyst is primarily responsible for the complex and constant changing process in the Health care environment. He /She works independently in the formulation, presentation and execution phases of the budget program and to present solutions or recommendations that are sound, complete and inconformity with established budget policy or procedures. Responsibilities Duties consist of the following, but are not limited to: Exercise judgment in decision making, balance of the over-all budget to assure proper emphasis on the more critical of important areas and the adequacy of justification presented by operating officials, performs comprehensive reviews of facility-initiated reports. The individual must perform audits of fund control point records on a scheduled basis to insure proper management of funds. Develop a concise, clear picture of budget estimates and supporting narrative through the use of a comprehensive financial reporting system for leadership and management. Participates in the entire process of funds control to include planning for PFA restrictions and revisions to original budget plans, preparation of cost ceiling distribution for operating officials, recommendation for changes to original planned distributions, preparations of estimates involving changes due to new legislation or programs. Negotiates with operating officials on funding reductions and presents recommendations to Budget officer on request for additional funds. Reviews progress of all obligations and maintains familiarity with operating and financial programs to make early recommendation for reprogramming actions, work closely with operating officials in developing requests. Analyze progress reports, financial statements and other accounting reports, correlating and verifying information from all available sources. Develops management reports for presentation to the Budget committee, explains deviations, and if warranted recommends revisions. Prepares all external reports or analysis that concern budget execution at the facility. Acts as coordinator of sections in Fiscal Service on matters relating to the budget. The incumbent also performs other duties as assigned and makes special studies and analyses as prescribed by his supervisor. Meet the needs of customers while supporting the Medical Center and Service missions. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD110780 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/30/2024. 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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. 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. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. 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 your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Prepare, justify, report on, and execute budget administration; Perform financial audits; Develop a concise, clear picture of budget estimates; Analyze progress reports, financial statements and other accounting reports, correlating and verifying information from all available sources; Locate and analyze data pertaining to the budgets; Participate in the entire process of funds control to include planning for PFA restrictions and revisions to original budget plans, preparation of cost ceiling distribution for operating officials, recommendation for changes to original planned distributions, preparations of estimates involving changes due to new legislation or programs. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or, 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or, LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination of Experience & Education: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an appropriate combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 full year of the graduate level. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Budget Administration Communication Control of Funds Financial Systems 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. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary but includes some walking, standing, bending and carrying such items such as books, papers, and computer reports are also required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.