Budget Analyst

Budget AnalystMajor 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-4:30pmVirtual: 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/ PD13883ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not ApprovedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized