Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

Duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent serves as the Budget Analyst for the VANTXHCS. In this capacity, the incumbent monitors the execution of a budget for annual and multi-year appropriations in support of medical care, research, general post fund, CWT dollars and non-appropriated revenue administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the execution of budgets through which national programs are funded. The incumbent provides periodic reports and other financial information generated from the PAID Database, the FMS, FRS, VSSC, TSO, IPPS and IFCAP systems. Reviews, edits, and consolidates budget estimates for assigned organizations and programs into a single budget request. Prepares or edits narrative justifications and projected funding needs and ensures that data in requests are formally and accurately documented in a wide variety of unrelated forms, schedules, and reports. Develops and formulates data and prepare the Annual Budget Plan. Prepares VISN Obligation Report (VOR) with supporting work papers and presents to Fiscal management. Analyzes and validates Target Allowance Distribution worksheets received from VHA Headquarters and VISN Office. Provides technical assistance and guidance to all Medical Center Programs for established policies, regulations, procedures, and changes in the preparation of their budget requests. Provides information to the Supervisory Budget Analyst that will help to determine the validity of requests for additional funds or overtime funding for fund control points and services. Provides management with independent analysis of funds and periodic financial projections through the Supervisory Budget Analyst. Assures that management is kept well informed of the financial position of the Medical Center. Complies information and analyses requested on a VISN or national level. Conducts special studies and analysis to develop required data and information for reporting purposes; and prepares administrative reports. Prepares and presents financial briefings. Performs an in-depth analysis of budget requests, considers unforeseen factors in development and production, shifts in project direction and emphasis and/or requests not included in planned programs and explores alternative sources of funding. Develops justification and impact statements, and compiles data to be used for forecasting obligations.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: 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 / PD00060A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized