Financial Program Administrator

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Management (OM), NCA Field Financial Service (NCA FFS), contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of complex, integrated financial systems that support effective management control across NCA field operations in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Major Duties: Demonstrates expertise assisting in policy development aligned to requirements prescribed by higher authority. Liaises with VA/NCA staff to develop internal NCA FFS materials; analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of NCA FFS programs against strategic and performance goals. Coordinates with NCA District Offices to develop the annual Operating Budget Plan (OBP); analyzes Status-of-Funds reporting, identifies root causes of variances, and recommends adjustments. Executes special projects, studies, or working groups to improve financial management systems; investigates complex financial discrepancies and recommends program improvements. Maintains professional contacts to remain current on financial accounting practices and revises NCA FFS programs as needed. Directs and promotes effective use of advanced techniques in financial accounting/management. Contributes to OBP strategy development across NCA and supports district-level execution. 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: M-F, 8:00-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available 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: Yes-as determined by agency policy. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space. Position Description/PD#: PD00498A and PD003680A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.