Summary
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.
Duties
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
Requirements
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.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Financial Management Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Organizational Awareness Partnering Problem Solving Problem Solving Resilience Written Communication Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be contacted for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Area of Consideration: Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred in the following order: All current, permanent VA Employees in the Office of Benefits, Office of Management. All other current, permanent VA employees All other applicants (if status) During the application process, you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.