Budget Analyst

Summary The Budget Analyst performs budget administration functions in the management of research and medical care appropriated funds for the Veteran's Rural Health Resource Center (VRHRC) - Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) and associated research and operations programs at the Iowa City VA Medical Center in Iowa City, IA. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must meet one of the following criteria: Specialized Experience: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes: using budget and finance principles, practices, and methods of budget execution to provide advice to staff members and management; overseeing budget expenditures, assisting with preparing operating budgets, projecting funding, resolving budgetary conflicts, monitoring funds; performing financial analysis; and preparing budget reports for management. Education: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree - three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to do the work of this position - such as a degree in business, finance or accounting if related. Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed progressively higher-level graduate education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. Applicants must provide documentation of education (transcript) and clearly indicate the nature of duties, responsibilities, and hours worked for each position. Overstating qualifications or cheating on assessments may result in removal from consideration. Responsibilities *This is not a virtual position. You must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location. Provide financial advice and perform financial analysis work for internal agency operating programs. Perform a wide range of administrative and analytical duties related to the formulation, presentation, and execution of multiple program budgets. Review and edit budget requests submitted to ensure conformance to procedural requirements of multiple programs. Monitor the execution of multiple program operating budgets to assure proper allocation, obligation, and timely use of funds. Analyze and revise data as necessary for inclusion in budget reports and schedules. Prepare analyses and justifications of requests for allotments of funds available in the budget. Coordinate, prepare, and submit all budgetary information required for the budget reports. Serve as the Contracting Officer Representative for the office and other program contracts, acting as the point of contact for vendors and contractors for acquisition of new equipment, supplies, or to resolve problems. Prepare estimates for projected operating budgets based on a variety of information and data. Research, compile, and summarize data concerning personnel salaries to formulate annual budget estimates. Provide recommendations and alternatives for expending surplus funding to maximize benefits to the department and associated programs. Maintain effective communications with leadership on all delegated tasks and responsibilities. Perform other related duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr