Budget Analyst (Remote)

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring a Budget Analyst to support the 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.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process:
  • Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team.
  • Camera must be on.
  • A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview.
• During the Hiring Process:
  • Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening.
  • Background check, to include:
    • Criminal history (past 7 years).
    • Verification of your highest level of education.
    • Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application.

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time.