Budget Analyst

Veterans Health Administration

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 107,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Budget Analyst to apply budget analysis theory and procedures to VA programs. The role focuses on budget formulation, execution, and accountability within a government setting.

Responsibilities include advising managers, reviewing budgetary requirements, and preparing analyses for decision making. The position emphasizes attention to workload, outlay data, and adherence to policy guidelines, with travel for meetings as needed.

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge and experience in planning, developing and overseeing financial activities of a research program within a government or academic setting.

Responsibilities

Provides advice and guidance to program and line managers on interpretation of budget estimates and formulation of budget requests.
Reviews facility budgetary and program requirements to ensure conformance with agency policies and Congressional intent.
Develops and issues budgetary guidance formats and summarizes the facility's budget request for effective decision making.
Reviews operating plans for conformity with policies, plans and objectives, and analyzes workload and outlay data.
Investigates deviations from fiscal plans and prepares monthly analyses of program trends and historical data.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 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. 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. Preferred Experience: Extensive knowledge and experience in planning, developing, and overseeing the financial activities of a research program within a government or academic institution.

This background is crucial for managing grants (pre- and post-award), budgets, and administrative functions that support the service's financial planning goals, including budget creation, execution, and accounting. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-1630 Position Description Title/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD061420 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. The position uses a computer and standard office equipment to complete tasks.

Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. On occasion, the position may carry light items. Promotion Potential: 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.

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO).

Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $68013 – $106982/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.