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Budget Analyst
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
About the Role
The Budget Analyst position is located at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. The purpose of this position is to perform work by applying budget analysis theory, concepts, methods and procedures connected with the budget formulation, and execution of VA's particular programs, systems, procedures, functions, and structure of the supported organizational component/facility.
What You'll Do
- →***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** 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.
- →Develops 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.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary, but involves use of a personal computer so a degree of manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to utilize these tools is required.
- ✓Some physical effort is required in that incumbent lifts and carries reference books, working papers and similar items to and from meetings.
- ✓A moderate amount of standing and walking is required in getting to and from meeting places away from the worksite.
- ✓No special physical demands are required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7c5800f6-709c-45ce-a71a-792a1356086e
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