GovCIO is currently hiring a Budget Analyst to support Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology budgeting team in the planning, execution, and oversight of operating budgets for products and services. This role is ideal for candidates who have foundational financial or analytical skills and are looking to grow within federal budgeting, financial management, and IT program support. This role is a fully remote position within the United States with core hours of operation from Monday to Friday 8AM to 5 PM ET.

Responsibilities

Enter, validate, and update budget data in systems, spreadsheets, and financial tools, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Extract and analyze budget data to maintain tracking spreadsheets and monitor obligations, expenditures, and funding balances. Track enhancement, modernization, and sustainment funding cycles and support actions required for each cycle. Assist in preparing documentation for unfunded requirements, including information collection, submission tracking, and status updates. Prepare draft reports, presentations, and other budget related communications for government review and approval. Review prior year budget submissions to identify changes affecting current estimates and recommend adjustments. Review budget, acquisition, and financial reports to help identify risks, trends, and issues, and provide data driven recommendations. Prepare budget submissions, monitor expenditures, and support cost effective program management. Assist in developing financial metrics, validating data accuracy, and preparing materials for management reporting. Communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders, both in writing and verbally. Support requests for financial analysis, documentation, and recommendations. Coordinate meetings, information exchange, and decision-making sessions among stakeholders. Recommend process improvements to budgeting, reporting, and analytical workflows. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors in Business or Office management curriculum or equivalent with 0-3 years (or 8 years of commensurate experience) Required Skills and Experience Clearance Required: Public Trust eligibility Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively within a team environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail. Experience creating presentations and communicating financial or technical information. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools. Ability to understand program challenges, propose solutions, and clearly communicate recommendations. Strong organizational skills and reliability in completing deliverables on time. Ability to identify potential risks and escalate issues appropriately. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Preferred Skills and Experience Budget Experience Advanced Excel formula knowledge Power Point Presentation Creation and Presentation Experience communicating with executive level clients Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance Posted Salary Range USD $55,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr.