What: 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 of the organization. Additional information about this position as well as and application details can be found here.
Major Duties:
- Provides routine budgetary and financial advice and guidance to managers, department officials, and others.
- Prepares funding requests and justification to headquarters and VISN office.
- Prepares budget forecasts including salary and FTE projections.
- Identifies and analyzes trends in the receipt, obligation, or expenditure of funds to ensure that objectives of the annual financial plan are being met on a timely basis.
- Conducts studies and analyses to develop data and information for reporting purposes and prepares administrative reports.
- Prepares special analyses, studies, and reports as requested by the supervisor.
- Provides training to hospital departments on how to formulate and manage their budget.
- Uses a variety of budgetary / financial management software and databases to maintain data and produce reports.
- Prepares documents needed to develop the hospital's budget plan.
- Reviews, edits, and consolidates annual budget estimates for hospital programs into a single budget request.
- Reviews initial budget submission to ensure that planning guidelines are followed and the estimates for hospital programs are in line with planning targets.
- Provides technical assistance and guidance to hospital departments for established policies, regulations, procedures, and changes in the preparation of their budget.