NOTE: This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until August 2, 2024. The cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 20, 2024. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals until positions are filled. This position provides financial advice and performs financial assistance work for VA Northern California Health Care System's sites. They perform budget work in support of all phases of budget administration.

Duties

Major duties include: Performs a variety of budgetary and administrative functions in implementing the VANCHCS's budgetary program, policies, and procedures. Supports the primary Budget Analyst in budget formulation, execution, and analysis, as well as working closely with operating officials advising them regarding their budget responsibilities to ensure complete understanding and compliance with basic requirements. Uses skill in reviewing historical financial data and analyzing trends for forecasting and/or validating budget estimates (i.e. patient programs, services, salaries, distribution of funds, etc.). Resolves complex problems of forecasting which result from uncertainties or changes in the operating programs, and for determining the propriety of systems and methods used by NCHCS operating officials in developing estimates for funding requirements. Uses oral and written communication skills in presentation of budgetary information/ strategies to Management Officials. Enters budgetary data into a variety of forms, schedules, and reports for the budget at VANCHCS. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Budget Analyst/PD01930-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/02/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience conducting a variety of tasks using standard methods to resolve conventional problems and issues associated with all phases of budget execution; Experience preparing detailed budget estimates, justification statements, annual and multi-year contracts, and long-term budget plans; and experience advising on resource management. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. (Copy of transcripts must be submitted.) OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a master's degree. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: AccountabilityCommunicationsCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Financial AnalysisFinancial Management Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The position requires the usual dexterity of limb and mind. Occasionally, there is some physical activity in securing records and files and some driving of a Government or privately owned vehicle to the different VANCHCS sites. The work is usually performed in a properly heated, lighted, and ventilated office. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 US
• Name: Diana Avila-Linaja
• Phone: 650-694-6000 X15130
• Email: [email protected]