Summary The position is vital within the Office of Research and Development (ORD) and the facilities where research programs are conducted in Phoenix, AZ at the VA Medical Center. The primary purpose of this position is to perform specific budgetary functions associated with all aspects of the Research Service fiscal program in conjunction with the Administrative Officer (AO) and the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Research. Responsibilities THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Major Duties and Responsibilities Budgetary Management and Financial Data Analysis - 50% The primary purpose of this position is to perform specific budgetary functions associated with all aspects of the Research Service fiscal program in conjunction with the AO and ACOS for Research. This requires the ability to develop routine budgetary plans, projections, and reports, and to interpret information received from ORD, the individual VA Research programs, Fiscal Service, and other sources. Budget Analysis and Reporting - 25% Performs budget work for the R&D Service in support of one or more of the phases or systems involved in budget administration including the formulation, presentation, or execution of a budget. Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - 25% Advises on VA regulations, rules, procedures, and practices for initiating, preparing, and monitoring procurement, and contractual agreements. Serve as a COR designee for the service and oversees areas of acquisition administration and contractor's performance, as it pertains to R&D. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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. 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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, you must meet the below requirements. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes developing routine budgetary plans, projections, and reports; providing guidance on research-related budgetary policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines; applying the appropriate policies, practices, and regulations for the specific funding; preparing estimates for projected operating budget(s). OR Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR Applicants may also combine graduate education and experience to qualify at this level. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate-level education and specialized experience, as described above, may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Only graduate education more than a master's degree (excess of 36 semester hours) may be used to qualify for this position. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Accounting Operations Contracting/Procurement Reasoning Self Management IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. The position uses a computer and standard office equipment to complete tasks. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. On occasion, the position may carry light items. 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 IMPORTANT: 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov). Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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.
