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.
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.
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/.
Adrian.Randles@va.gov · 918-310-4317
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $86123 – $111966/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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