Budget, Performance and Risk Integration Analyst

Join the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) as a Budget, Performance & Risk Integration Analyst. This pivotal role advances VETS’ mission by integrating financial management, performance, and risk functions to drive evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement. The analyst operates with significant independence, advising leadership on strategic resource alignment, compliance, and governance. Ideal candidates bring expertise in federal budgeting, performance management, enterprise risk, and data analytics, and thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Budget, Performance & Risk Integration Analyst is responsible for integrating financial management, budget formulation and execution, performance management, enterprise risk management (ERM), internal controls, and data governance within VETS. The role ensures compliance with federal requirements and advances agency priorities through strategic planning, resource alignment, and risk mitigation. The incumbent serves as an expert advisor to leadership, leading or supporting initiatives across budget, performance, and risk domains. Major DutiesBudget & Financial Management• Lead lifecycle budget planning, forecasting, formulation, justification, and execution• Produce spend plans, reconciliations, and decision support linking funds to outcomes and risks• Develop workforce modeling tools and integrate outputs into operational planning• Partner with internal stakeholders for IT cost analyses, space planning, and funds control• Authorize positions, track hiring, and review training requests for funding adequacy• Ensure compliance with fiscal policies and lead financial certifications and reportingPerformance Management & Strategic Planning• Lead performance management and strategic planning cycles• Architect performance measures, drive data-driven reviews, and deliver annual reports• Integrate milestones, outcome indicators, and budget constraints into strategic recommendations• Oversee Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA) compliance and evidence-building initiatives• Develop dashboards and visualizations for leadershipEnterprise Risk Management & Internal Controls• Lead ERM and internal controls governance, maintain risk registers, and track corrective actions• Implement risk assessment frameworks and prepare risk summaries for leadership• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to strengthen agency-wide governanceData Governance & Analytics• Advance VETS Data Strategy, deliver predictive dashboards, and improve data quality• Develop analytic models and tools for forecasting and scenario modeling• Promote evidence-based decision-making and ensure compliant records managementContinuous Improvement & Maturity Advancement• Lead initiatives to elevate branch maturity and institutionalize best practices• Mentor staff, conduct self-assessments, and report progress via scorecardsOther Responsibilities• Serve as audit liaison, oversee purchase/travel card programs, maintain organizational data, and support contract management and controlled correspondence

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Lead budget planning, forecasting, formulation, justification, and execution; produce spend plans, reconciliations, and decision support connecting funds to outcomes and risks.
• Lead performance management and strategic planning cycles, develop performance measures and dashboards, and integrate milestones, outcomes, and budget constraints into recommendations.
• Lead enterprise risk management and internal controls governance, maintain risk registers, implement risk assessments, and track corrective actions.
• Advance VETS data strategy and analytics through predictive dashboards, data-quality improvements, forecasting and scenario-modeling tools, and compliant records management.
• Serve as an expert advisor to leadership and support continuous improvement, audits, purchase and travel card programs, organizational data, contract management, and controlled correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree or relevant certifications such as CDFM, CGFM, FRM, PMP, or CFE preferred.
• Experience in federal budgeting, performance management, enterprise risk management or internal controls, and analytics.
• Knowledge of budget formulation and execution, financial and performance analysis, forecasting, risk identification and mitigation, data governance, and data visualization.
• Proficiency with relevant or similar systems, including NCFMS, PMS, GrantSolutions, HRConnect, E2, FOLIO, Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Ability to communicate with executives, collaborate across functions, manage projects, align planning and execution with organizational priorities, and independently lead complex initiatives.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities• Budget formation/execution, performance management, ERM/internal controls, and data governance• Financial and performance analysis, forecasting, risk identification, and mitigation tracking• Data visualization, dashboarding, and executive communication• Stakeholder engagement, project management, and cross-functional collaboration• Ability to align planning and execution with organizational priorities, innovate governance artifacts, and lead complex initiatives independentlyQualifications• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CDFM, CGFM, FRM, PMP, CFE)• Experience in federal budget, performance management, ERM/internal controls, and analytics• Proficiency with relevant/similar systems (NCFMS, PMS, GrantSolutions, HRConnect, E2, FOLIO, Excel, Tableau/Power BI)

TARGET MOCS

36B, 65F3, 16F, 68F1X, 5020, 3211, 5010, 5100, 3110, 3120, 3451, 3404, 3432, 8870, 9644, 9650, 9651, 1511, 8850, 65FX, FA, 310X, 6F0X1, 3D0X5, 8U000, FA49

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force

OTHER

Official Title: Management & Program AnalystOrganizational Title: Budget, Performance & Risk Integration AnalystWork Environment: Primarily office-based, minimal physical demands, occasional travel