Budget Analyst

Job Title

Budget Analyst

Duties

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Provides 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.
• Reviews facility budgetary and program requirements to assure their conformance with established agency policies and the intent of Congress.
• Provides advice to the assigned organization on modifying budget estimates in response to the annual mid-year and fall reviews.
• Reviews initial budget submission to ensure that planning guidelines are followed and the estimates for the fiscal programs are in line targets.
• Develops 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 highlights issues with pertinent background information so that effective budget decisions can be made.
• Participates in the fund distribution process and controls and reviews assigned areas at the planning, apportionment and allotment stages.
• Assists in the preparation of instructions pertaining to format, content, and underlying policy assumptions for facility preparation and submission of monthly budget operating plans.
• Reviews operating plans for conformation with established policies, plans, and objectives.
• Evaluates operating plans for reasonableness of workload, obligations, and outlay data.
• Insures that monthly and yearly trends are reflected in the operating plan and recommends any necessary adjustments.
• Reviews actual obligations, outlays, and workload levels to highlight potential operating and financial problems. Takes appropriate action when necessary.
• Investigates and explains deviations from fiscal operating plans and program objectives.
• Develops monthly analyses of program actual and possible trends, with detailed explanation of significant deviations.
• Develops additional analysis providing historical data of programs.
• Prepares special analyses, studies, and reports as requested by the supervisor and higher authority.
• Initiates, develops, and conducts special studies relating to facility business lines and ancillary programs accounts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: This is a developmental position leading to a GS-11, performing assignments intended to broaden skills and provide practical experience leading to progressively more complex assignments performed under progressively less supervision. 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: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad Hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/ PD23546A, PD23547A, and PD23548A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.