Strategic Federal Budget Analyst

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Budget Analyst to apply budget analysis theory and methods for VA programs and systems.

The role involves extracting, validating, and analyzing financial data, preparing budget submissions, and supporting resource planning and fiscal accountability within the SAVAHCS service line. The position requires specialized experience or an advanced degree, with time-in-grade considerations for current federal employees.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience extracting, consolidating, validating, and analyzing financial data.
• Master's degree or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an equivalent combination.
• Time-In-Grade requirements apply to current federal employees and others as described in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in formulation, justification, and execution of budgets for programs.
• Reviewing budget estimates and financial data for compliance with laws, policies, and guidance.
• Analyzing budgetary and financial information to identify trends and potential impacts on operations.
• Monitoring obligations, expenditures, and available funding to ensure proper use of resources.
• Developing recurring and ad hoc budget reports and analyses to support decision-making.

Skills

Budget analysis

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Financial reporting

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Budget Analyst to apply budget analysis theory and methods for VA programs and systems.

The role involves extracting, validating, and analyzing financial data, preparing budget submissions, and supporting resource planning and fiscal accountability within the SAVAHCS service line. The position requires specialized experience or an advanced degree, with time-in-grade considerations for current federal employees.