This position is in the Benefits Budget Staff Office within the Office of Benefits, Office of Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The Director of the Benefits Budget Staff manages and directs activities involving the formulation, presentation, justification, and execution of VBA's mandatory benefit payment accounts, including Compensation and Pensions, Readjustment Benefits, Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Education and Assistance Program, and Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation.
Directs preparation of all budget submissions for direct benefit payments covering the complete budget cycle (Departmental, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congressional, and Mid-Session Review submissions). Directs development of operating plans, apportionment requests, analyses of how operating plans compare to actual spending, the allocation of funding in VBA's financial system of record.
Guides and reviews caseload and cost estimates required in connection with legislation, regulatory changes, and management initiatives in collaboration with program and staff offices. Plans and coordinates the preparation of special briefings on budget matters, which are presented to the VBA Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Under Secretary for Benefits (USB), the Secretary, OMB, and Congress.
Presents information to oversight entities, including Congressional offices, VA's Office of Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office. Maintains appropriate coordination and cooperation with budget staff across the Department on business plans, performance issues, and cost estimates. Collaborates with VBA elements on the distribution of fund adjustments pertaining to program and field activities.
Provides leadership, directs, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates activities to ensure that VBA's mandatory resources are properly coordinated and conform to the Department, OMB, and Congressional requirements. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption.
Telework: Ad-hoc telework (situational telework) available as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD004780 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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alexandra.terrell@va.gov · 518-852-7392
This position is with Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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