Overview The budget analyst works with the government budgeting lead to manage operating budgets for products and services at the product line and sub-PL levels. This includes developing and executing annual and multi-year budgets and creating and tracking acquisition packages. This position is fully remote within the United States. Responsibilities - Monitor and proactively obtain annual budget directives and guidance on behalf of the PL, including attending training, reviewing and cataloguing new documents to brief the government budget lead, update reference documents, and proactively advise the government on all matters of budgeting - Manage data entry into budget tools as directed, including systems and spreadsheets, ensuring that all elements are complete and updated and that excess funds are proactively repurposed according to PL priorities - Review and pull data from budget tools to create tracking spreadsheets to monitor execution - Understand differences between and monitor both enhancement and sustainment funding cycles, changes, and actions needed - Advise and support pursuit of funding for previously unfunded requirements, including collecting information from teams, managing submission of required documents, and monitoring status and changes to recommend or take actions as needed - Serve as a liaison communicating with budgeting entities outside the PL as directed by the government budget lead - Draft and obtain government approval of presentation materials, reports, memos, and other budget-related correspondence and deliverables - Support the government budget lead in calculating planned, projected, and actual costs for each phase and build of the project and entering those data into tools for analysis and reporting - Review prior year and multi-year budget submissions to determine changes to project plans, requirements, and schedules requiring adjustments of estimates for the current year and advise the government on long-term budgeting strategies Duties: - Reviews budget, acquisition, and financial reports, identifies program and project risks/issues and trends, and solicits solutions supported by narrative and quantitative and qualitative justifications. - Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program area; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies. - Assist with the development and refinement of technical analysis and financial metrics and validating the representation of accurate data in management reporting. - Uses analytical techniques and collaborates with other team members to formulate findings and present briefings that are well organized, supportable, and clearly expressed, with conclusions and recommendations. - Expresses ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others; facilitates an open exchange of ideas. - Manages critical components of comprehensive portfolio management, including change management, risk management, budget, or other cross-portfolio process areas. - Provides consultation and guidance to VA senior management on policy and planning. - Maintains an in-depth, current knowledge of requirements, procedures, policies, directives, to provide direction to team members and assist with resolving complex issues. - Respond to requests for information, analyses, recommendations to VA and other agency staff. - Collaborates on inter-service, inter-division or inter-organizational efforts and serves as liaison; represents VA and assigned organization on workgroups and taskforces. - Facilitates the effective exchange of information between stakeholders and all interested parties in support of VA-wide programs by coordinating meetings/sessions to ensure that all critical parties are informed of, and involved in, key decision-making activities. - Make recommendations for improvements in budgeting and analysis - Train and mentor junior personnel and team members on IT portfolio management processes, practices, and documentation. - Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, systems, business or related scientific/technical discipline with 8+ years' experience. 5 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education Required Skills and Experience: - Strong communication skills (oral and written) to relay concise messaging and reporting to all levels of management - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimal guidance/supervision - Strong analytical and investigation skills crafting solutions to challenging problems or issues - Strong experience developing presentations and slides for communicating technical and non-technical subjects to both small and large audiences - Solid experience with Microsoft and other collaborative tools including Teams, SharePoint, Jira, etc. - Ability to extrapolate and communicate a client’s main challenges and pain points, craft strong solutions, and make recommendations - Responsible for on-time completion of all deliverables/work products - Must be able to identify and mitigate risks to the project, and escalate program risks, as necessary Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance Preferred Skills and Experience - Proficient with Jira and GitHub for software development life cycle management and end-to-end traceability of requirements to delivery - Experience leading within the Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology and/or Veterans Health Administration is a plus - Experience with program control, including development of controls used to manage performance, including cost, schedule, and staff management - Ability to proactively communicate and coordinate with various internal and external project stakeholders. 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.But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer? 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, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, 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 Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience. 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, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Posted Salary Range USD $120,000.00 - USD $128,000.00 /Yr.

• Monitor and proactively obtain annual budget directives and guidance on behalf of the PL. • Manage data entry into budget tools as directed, including systems and spreadsheets. • Review and pull data from budget tools to create tracking spreadsheets to monitor execution. • Understand differences between and monitor both enhancement and sustainment funding cycles. • Advise and support pursuit of funding for previously unfunded requirements. • Serve as a liaison communicating with budgeting entities outside the PL. • Draft and obtain government approval of presentation materials, reports, memos, and other budget-related correspondence and deliverables. • Support the government budget lead in calculating planned, projected, and actual costs for each phase and build of the project.

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