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 at the G.V.(Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center.

Duties

Uses knowledge of departmental, GAO and OMB polices, practices and procedures governing budget administration to develop policies and procedures to control the use of funds for salary and expenses. Evaluates data submitted for consistency with previous estimates, current levels of program operations, and anticipated changes in staffing and/or funding levels. Reviews requests for allocation of funds for compliance to rules, regulations and procedures prescribed by department headquarters. Prepares a monthly cost distribution report to monitor budget execution and provide future year funding data, by using worksheet inputs and ensuring discrepancies are resolved. Prepares worksheets, budget forms, and statistical summaries needed to formulate the organizational budget for submission to headquarters. Prepares a wide variety of recurring and ad hoc statistical reports on the status of funds, expenses, obligations, and staffing. Prepares fund distribution worksheets from basic budget submissions and verifies that decreases or increases are reflected accurately. Responsible for the execution of one budget year while preparing the formulation of another budget cycle. Independently plans, interprets and carries out assigned budget activities and coordinates work efforts as necessary. Must meet rigid deadlines in the budget process. Performs in-depth analysis of budget requests and continually analyzes and compares objectives, programs, and activities. Develops forecasting techniques, programming and reprogramming during budget cycles based on the instability of budget programs and provides advice on effective and efficient use of funds. Continually reviews the propriety of obligations and expenditures, planned versus actual and provides technical guidance on the use of funds for programs. Closely monitors use and rate of expenditure of funds through daily contact with operating officials. Conducts cost studies of programs on a quantitative and/or qualitative basis to track and analyze effectiveness and prepares status reports for review at all levels. Develops procedures for estimating budgets and meets with operating officials to discuss and interpret projected requirements. Provides historical data, objectives, and workload statistics to assist officials in the developing estimates of funding needs. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday;8 AM to 4:30 PM; subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. 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/PD84182A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/07/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS 11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 9. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS 9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience tracking of all personal service costs, examining costs incurred by various services and programs. Performs cost/revenue analysis such as development of life cycle or other cost/revenue analysis of projects. Conducts cost studies of programs and analyze effectiveness; prepares program status reports for review at all levels. Provides advice and recommendations on effective and efficient use of funds; and develops proposed budgetary and procedural guidance (i.e., format for budget estimates} for issuance to the organizations. Experience using various software applications and websites for budget processes. Experience must be included on the resume. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related (transcripts required). OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond Graduate education. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Financial ManagementMathematical ReasoningOrganizational AwarenessPlanning and EvaluatingWriting 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. Note: 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. Physical Requirements: The work is principally sedentary. Some work may require walking in factories, warehouses, supply dumps, and similar areas to check on inventories and the existence of, or nature of, equipment and property. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address GV Sonny Montgomery VAMC 1500 East Woodrow Wilson Drive Jackson, MS 39216 US
• Name: April Hightower
• Phone: 228-337-7346
• Email: [email protected]