Summary The primary purpose of this position is to perform a wide range of functions including budget, allocation of funds, and program analysis, and provide management with the analysis of all costs, and utilizations. This position is located in the Fiscal Service under the supervision of the Accounting Officer at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada. Responsibilities **Employee is responsible for having high speed internet, that is compatible with working remotely.** Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for reviewing and analyzing program trends and accomplishment and evaluating the effectiveness of current and projected programs. Develops program objectives and manpower, money, and material allocation recommendations for new actions. Performs internal financial management support services in the fiscal area of cost monitoring, performs reviews and reconciles Compensated Work Therapy, General Post Fund, and Personal Patient Fund programs, annual fiscal planning, and development of annual budgets, for the procedural and relationship aspects of organization(s). Provides routine financial advisory services for a major segment of the organization budget or for the total budget for one or more funds. Provides routine financial information, budget guidance, and advice to managers and staff. Develops, prepares, and presents a variety of reports, briefings, summaries, and fact sheets covering status of funds, commitments, obligations and expenditures. Analyzes statistical data and indicates trends to provide supervisor, other Branch Chiefs, and other management staff an overview of trends and status of performance versus established schedules and targets. Preferred Experience: Skill In applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Knowledge of and skill in applying conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information concerning financial management processes, draw conclusions, and recommend appropriate action. Knowledge of commonly used financial methods, practices, procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and other guides of the employing organization. Practical knowledge of the missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding. Knowledge of budget execution processes and financial practices to determine whether obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments are within funding limitations in the approved budget. Ability to present and recommend budget and/or financial adjustments, and to resolve funding problems with the groups serviced. Knowledge of financial accounting systems for monitoring the status of funds. Previous Fiscal experience At least 2+ years of accounting and budget experience. Work Schedule: Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. PST (there is no option for a different tour of duty) Virtual: This position is 100% remote (within the local area) Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD654-03157-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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 Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/18/2024. 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-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7. 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-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of management and organization principle & theories, including administrative practices and procedures common to the organization or area of responsibility. Skill In applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Knowledge of and skill in applying conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information concerning financial management processes, draw conclusions, and recommend appropriate action. Knowledge of commonly used financial methods, practices, procedures, regulations, precedents, policies, and other guides of the employing organization. Practical knowledge of the missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding. Knowledge of budget execution processes and financial practices to determine whether obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments are within funding limitations in the approved budget. Ability to present and recommend budget and/or financial adjustments, and to resolve funding problems with the groups serviced. Knowledge of financial accounting systems for monitoring the status of funds. 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 master's or equivalent graduate degree, OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree (Must be in a related field). Must submit a copy of transcripts if using education to qualify and transcripts must show the degree was conferred or awarded. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. A combination of specialized experience as described above, but less than one year of graduate education as described under education. (To compute, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12, then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond one year by 18, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) (Note: you must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Accounting Computer Skills Oral Communication Problem Solving Written Communication 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 employee does sedentary work, such as sitting comfortably. There may be some walking, standing, carrying of light items, or driving an automobile. No special physical effort or ability is required to perform the work. 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/. Additional Information 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.