Budget Analyst

This position is located at the VA West Haven Medical Center, West Haven, CT. In this position you will serve as the sole Budget Analyst with primary responsibility for all budget operations for the West Haven Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center (CSPCC) and Clinical Epidemiology Research Center (CERC) that are responsible for bio statistical, scientific, technical and operational support to multi-center clinical studies and multi-site observational (non-randomized) studies to improve the health and care of Veterans. Major duties include but are not limited to:

Formulate forecasts accurately and document need for funds;

Prepare re-budgets in accordance to changes in objectives, work processes and staffing;

Formulates budget estimates including preparation of detailed analysis and estimates for annual budgets for studies and programs;

Coordinates all study related budget activities;

Develops a variety of financial reports for senior management;

Assists study sites in preparation and submission of budget requests;

Reviews estimates for compliance with rules, regulations and procedures.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Budget Analyst. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related to budget, finance and accountant type positions that provided an in depth knowledge of, and skill in applying, commonly used budget and finance principles, practices, and methods of budget execution and the organizational structure, programs, and work methods of serviced components sufficient to function independently and provide advice to management. Specialized experience includes: formulating forecasts accurately and documenting need for funds; preparing re-budgets in accordance to changes in objectives, work processes and staffing; formulating budget estimates including preparation of detailed analysis and estimates for annual budgets for studies and programs; coordinating all study related budget activities; developing a variety of financial reports for senior management; assisting study sites in preparation and submission of budget requests and reviewing estimates for compliance with rules, regulations and procedures. NOTE: 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. 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.

OR

Education Substitution: Possess the successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to do the work of this position, such as a degree in business, finance or accounting OR LL.M., if relate. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

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Combination of Education and Experience: Possess the equivalent combinations of successfully completed progressively higher level graduate education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, to meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

A Quality Ranking Factor* has been requested by the facility to help determine which of the basically qualified applicants are likely to be better qualified for a position. The quality ranking factor for this position is: Experience and understanding of governing budgetary and accounting policies, procedures and regulations.

• Quality Ranking Factors are skills, knowledge, abilities, or other worker characteristics which could be expected to result in superior performance on the job. Quality ranking factors will not be used for screening, but may be used as ranking criteria. Applicants with higher proficiency levels may rank above those with lower proficiency levels on a quality ranking factor.

You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

Analytical Reasoning

Communication

Financial Management

Technical Competence

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management’s website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications . PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Requires occasional travel.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).

Cover Letter

DD-214

OF-306

Other

Other Veterans Document

Resume

SF-15

SF-50

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Veterans’ Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 “Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference” with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .