Summary This position is in the Budget Office, Research Service, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) in Los Angeles, CA. The Budget and Financial Technician provides financial technical assistance to the Program Specialist, Budget Analyst, and other leadership in developing the budget for Research and maintaining proper financial records and processes in 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 NOTE: This is a 1 year 1 day TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 4 years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration. Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition. Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinates and processes all transactions using detailed methods which include credit card purchases, contracts, general obligations and purchase requests. Serves as the alternate to the primary requisitions specialist. Monitors and ensures the timely delivery of all supply and equipment orders. Manages VA-administered grants from outside sources, reimbursable accounts and General Post Fund (GPF) donations. Ensures that funds are expended within established time limitations and for the purpose designated. Coordinates Intergovernmental Personnel Agreements (IPA) with the Research Program Specialist. Coordinates maintenance of agreements along with other agencies. Ensures that all agreements are within contractual specifications and dates. Maintains the dedicated payroll database in RMS. Ensures accurate salary projections, which are essential to the financial planning of the Research Investigators. Assists the Investigators with their staffing plans. Ensures that funds are available to cover the number of employees, work hours, occupational series, and GS level envisioned for new employees as well as current staff members. Assists in preparing the investigators' periodic financial reports and responds appropriately to their inquiries and concerns. Prepares designated sections of the Annual RDIS Report, contributing to the preparation of the fiscal operating plan and special reports required by management. Assists in preparing the investigators' periodic financial reports and responds appropriately to their inquiries and concerns. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized 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 at the GS-6 level, you must meet the following requirement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in the Federal service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Budget and Financial Technician and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes applying the principles and practices of accounting, budgeting, and other financial regulations; following rules associated with recording and tracking budgetary transactions; reviewing, editing, and consolidating budget estimates; and using automated accounting and budget systems to reconcile errors. NOTE: Your experience must be fully documented on your resume in order to receive credit. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and Management Database Management Systems Financial Management Technical Competence 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 may require some physical effort such as standing, walking, bending, or sitting. The work is primarily sedentary and there are no special physical demands. The person in this position works in an office setting involving everyday risks or discomforts. Normal safety precautions are required. 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 There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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.
