Budget Officer

Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management • Quantico, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Budget Office within the Office of Management, National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. The incumbent serves as Director of Budget Service and reports directly to the NCA Chief Financial Officer. The role provides executive leadership, authoritative guidance, and oversight of all phases of the NCA budget lifecycle across nationwide programs and cemetery operations.

The position directs and integrates budget development and execution for multiple appropriations, trust funds, and funding authorities. It prepares program and budget documents, develops strategic funding justifications, and oversees interpretation of Congressional and administrative requirements to support resource planning. It also develops and implements allocation methodologies for national cemeteries, district offices, and headquarters, and conducts financial analyses to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.

The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compressed or flexible scheduling is available, as is ad-hoc situational telework under agency policy. This is not a virtual position. Relocation or recruitment incentives are not authorized; permanent change of station is authorized. A financial disclosure report is required.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the normal line of progression.
• Experience applying concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations governing appropriated funds.
• Experience planning, developing, coordinating, carrying out, and evaluating all phases of the budgetary process.
• Experience formulating and implementing effective and efficient budgetary plans, programs, and policies.
• Mastery of Federal budgeting principles, appropriations law, and multi-year financial planning.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex statutory and regulatory guidance, including OMB and agency directives.
• Experience developing strategic funding justifications and defending budget requests before senior leadership, OMB, and Congress.
• Experience providing authoritative guidance and oversight of all phases of an agency budget lifecycle.
• Skill in developing and implementing resource allocation methodologies for large, multi-site organizations.
• Ability to defend budget proposals, negotiate funding decisions, and resolve issues of significant importance.
• Experience in staff development, training, and succession planning.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Current Federal employees covered by the time-in-grade requirement must have 52 weeks at GS-14 by the announcement closing date.
• Applicants must complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment; other listed conditions include Selective Service registration for applicable males, background/security investigation, and possible probationary or trial service.

Responsibilities

• Direct and integrate all phases of NCA budget development and execution for multiple appropriations, trust funds, and funding authorities.
• Prepare program and budget documents and develop strategic funding justifications.
• Oversee interpretation of Congressional and administrative requirements to support resource planning.
• Develop and implement resource allocation methodologies for national cemeteries, district offices, and headquarters functions.
• Conduct detailed financial analyses, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to ensure effective use of funds and achievement of mission priorities.
• Provide executive leadership, authoritative guidance, and oversight of the NCA budget lifecycle.
• Develop staff through training and succession planning to maintain a highly skilled workforce.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Annual leave accrual based on Federal service; VA may approve credit for qualifying prior non-federal job-related experience or active-duty uniformed military service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed