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Budget Technician

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

📍 West Haven, Connecticut 💰 $57150 – $74297/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: West Haven, Connecticut
Salary: $57150 – $74297/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-10-09
Application Deadline: 2026-10-16

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Job Summary

This Budget Technician position is located within the Office of Research and Development located at the Veterans Healthcare Administration in West Haven, CT.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Assists in accounting, forecasting, and executing the Research budget. Reviews annual budget forecasts and spending plans and recommends adjustments based on historical spending plans.

Performs a variety of budgetary, administrative, and statistical functions to determine funding program validity, form future budges needs and provide written assessments to researchers. Tracks funds distribution, monitors costs and expenditures, reconciles commitments and obligations, identifies excess funds, and prepares reports projecting the use of available resources.

Enters budgetary data into a variety of forms, schedules, and reports, and recommends and adjusts when required. Prepares a variety of reports related to the status of funds, expenses and obligations. Serves as a government purchase card holder with authority to make credit card purchases. Purchases supplies, equipment, and services. Contacts respective contractor/vendor for oral or written quotes and determines source based on price, delivery, etc.

Reviews and reconciles billing statements and resolves discrepancies as required, for processes of payment. Gathers, extracts, and compiles data for use in recurring and non-recurring report formats and provides status updates on a regular basis. Prepares statistical reports, noting variances and assisting in determining the cause and effect.

Creates procedural instructions for budget processes and procedures to expedite/facility the correct completion of all budget/financial forms and processes. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contact

VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208

Frequently Asked Questions

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 $57150 – $74297/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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