This position is located in the Dept of Veterans Affairs, Office of Benefits, Benefits Budget Staff. The incumbent performs a wide variety of administrative and analytical duties connected with the budget formulation, presentation, and execution of VBA's mandatory accounts.
Major Duties: Applies a thorough understanding of the budgeting system and its use throughout the budget cycles for the development of budget requests for assigned mandatory accounts. Prepare a variety of reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations as required by higher level management. Advises the supervisor and other interested parties on the status and availability of funds in different budget accounts.
Prepares and executes Transfers of Dispersing Authority and FMS entries to maintain fund balances. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes Internal, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), President's, and Mid-Session Review budget submissions for conformance with appropriate guidance, directives, circulars, and laws. Prepares, revises and/or edits narrative and quantitative data to ensure the narrative justification is clear and concise, and the information is accurate.
Prepares and presents clear and concise briefing materials as requested for management, OMB,Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and other stakeholders. Initiates, develops, and implements process changes to make the Benefits Budget Staff more efficient in serving our customers. Performs analysis to prepare ten-year budget estimates for assigned mandatory accounts.
Performs analysis of budget requirements for assigned benefit programs by employing techniques such as cost-benefit analysis and then makes recommendations on appropriate funding levels. Develops financial operating plans for assigned benefit programs and then monitors the execution of those plans through continuing dialogue with business line managers, review of written documents, and examination of accounting reports.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Yes Telework: Ad-hoc telework (situational telework) available as determined by the agency policy.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD38791A, PD38792A, and PD38793A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary but involves use of a personal computer so a degree of manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to utilize these tools is required.
Some physical effort is required in that incumbent lifts and carry reference books, working papers and similar items to and from meetings. A moderate amount of standing and walking is required in getting to and from meeting places away from the worksite. The incumbent may become fatigued due to reading difficult types of printed and handwritten material over an extended period. No special physical demands are required.
Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from Washington, DC. This includes all locations that fall within a 50-mile driving distance from 810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20420.
There is no educational substitution at the GS-12 and GS-13 grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be found well qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications: GS-11: Must be able to demonstrate analytical reasoning to identify, analyze, and conceptualize budgetary inconsistencies.
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to management. Compiles and organizes financial data, collaborates with counterparts for accuracy in budget submissions. Shows proficiency in interpreting and applying federal budgetary laws, regulations, and policies. GS-12: Must be able to demonstrate independent analytical reasoning and judgment in developing and editing funding justifications and reports for OMB and Congressional budget processes.
Leads complex analyses and projects to assess impacts on VA's budget for veterans' benefits, providing expert advice that influences management decisions. Interprets complex legislation and regulatory guidance, prepares cost estimates for proposals and initiatives, and reviews budget submissions for compliance with laws and policies.
GS-13: Must be able to demonstrate leadership in developing comprehensive financial documentation and guiding others in best practices for budget development. Capable to conduct sophisticated evaluations that inform long-term planning and resource allocation for veterans' programs, influencing organizational priorities.
Provides high-level guidance to senior leaders, candidates are expected to clarify complex fiscal regulations and policies, support professional growth among junior staff, and drive improvements in operational processes. Expert in preparing informative presentations for executive audiences and maintaining precise multi-year financial forecasts is essential for success at this level.
Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
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loretta.godbolt@va.gov · (228) 357-2896
This position is with Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $85447 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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