Summary
This position is located in the Financial Resources Management Service at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX (MEDVAMC). The primary purpose of this position is to provide financial advice and perform assistance work for internal operations of the medical center, such as, education, research, operations, and maintenance programs in direct support of the Budget Officer and Chief Financial Officer in order to successfully meet the mission and objectives of the facility.
Duties
Major Duties: Provides instruction to management officials during budget call and other budget formulation processes. Performs budget formulation including preparing detailed analyses and estimates of annual funding needs for one or more future budget years. Reviews historical data of how funds were utilized within the administered programs. Directs the development of data for annual and long-range budget formulation. Gathers, compares, and correlates information about current and future programs and activities with projected cost of operations. Reviews a broad base of historical data and current trends to validate and consolidate requests and estimates for an integrated budget forecast for the medical center. Directs the compilation and coordination of the presentation materials. Puts presentation materials in a format consistent with existing legislative and regulatory guidance and in a format acceptable to reviewing and approving authorities. Reviews material concerning the medical center's budget for use in briefing top officials. Studies the materials and ensure Department priorities and objectives are addressed. Effectively tutors presenter on the budget proposal. Performs duties involving the analysis and forecasting of the usage of funds within a program. Interprets reports and other financial data for the program review and analysis. Computes and predicts effects of changes in administered programs. Provides advice and assistance on financial matters. Resolving a variety of conventional and complex budget management problems, questions, or situations and monitoring established budget management systems and programs. Plans and carries out projects to improve the efficiency and productivity of organizations and employees in administrative support activities. Identifies, analyzes, and makes recommendations to resolve conventional problems and situations. Applying analytical expertise, the Budget Analyst provides the Medical Center Staff and management official's budgetary data relative to the allocation and utilization of funds and applicable distribution of applied cost and workloads for medical care programs. Proficient in VISTA, VSSC, Microsoft Excel, and multiple databases as it applies to gathering data to prepare budgetary reports. Collaborates with various program officials in preparing all replies to Central Office and VISN fund inquiries for programs such as Homeless, Prosthetics, MCCR, Office of Academic Affiliation programs Consistently communicates established policies to and procedures to customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA Staff) in a courteous and tactful manner. Routinely processing transactions related to the the transfers of funding and costs. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the agency) 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/PD04048A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary and does not require any special physical effort or ability. Some walking and standing may be required when attending meetings, conferences, or conducting inventory reviews. Occasional carrying of light items may be required. Work Environment: The work is primarily performed in an office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Occasional visits to warehouses, supply areas, or similar facilities may be required.
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: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not 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 identification 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Budget Operations Analytical Thinking Technical Operations Budget Execution Computer Skills Oral Communication Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Facility Only: This vacancy is open to current permanent Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center employees including satellites and CTAP eligibles.