Financial Administrative Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • Birmingham, AL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as a Financial Administrative Specialist for the Research Service, with responsibilities for administrative functions related to budget execution and the Acquisition and Materials Program. The role coordinates with Research, Fiscal, and Acquisition and Materials Management Services, as well as VA Central Office and outside individuals and organizations, in conducting the service’s business.

The position supports financial planning, analysis, reporting, and related activities across assigned program areas. It researches and processes financial information using established procedures, operating manuals, and guidance; supports budget formulation and execution, expenditure tracking, and financial planning; and helps maintain budgets, cash-flow projections, financial models, and other planning tools under supervision. It also supports compliance reviews, audits, and quality checks, and prepares financial summaries, reports, communications, and briefing materials for review.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The duty location is Birmingham, Alabama. Ad hoc telework may be authorized. Virtual work may be authorized for current VA employees who are already subject to the return-to-in-person-work mandate in their current position; virtual work is performed at a VA-owned or leased space outside the original hiring duty station. Return-to-office mandates are in effect, and selectees must report in person unless approved for an exception or exemption.

The work is sedentary and requires no special physical effort, though occasional light lifting may be required. This is a non-bargaining-unit position. Relocation, recruitment, critical skills, and permanent change-of-station incentives are not authorized. A financial disclosure report is not required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must comply with Selective Service registration requirements.
• Meet the GS-7 qualification requirements through one of the stated routes: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5 demonstrating at least three specified areas of financial support; one full year of graduate education; qualifying Superior Academic Achievement with a bachelor's degree; or a qualifying combination of graduate education and experience.
• Current or former Federal employees subject to time-in-grade requirements must have 52 weeks at GS-5 for the GS-7 position and submit documentation demonstrating eligibility.
• Submit transcripts if education is used to qualify; selected applicants must provide official transcripts before entering on duty.
• Complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding requirements, including acceptable employment identification.
• Participate in the Department of Veterans Affairs seasonal influenza vaccination program as a condition of employment.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial planning, analysis, reporting, and support activities across assigned program areas.
• Research and process financial information using established procedures, operating manuals, and guidance.
• Support budget formulation, execution, expenditure tracking, and related financial planning activities.
• Help develop or maintain budgets, cash-flow projections, financial models, or other planning tools under a supervisor.
• Support compliance reviews, audits, and quality checks to maintain accuracy and integrity in financial reports.
• Prepare financial summaries, reports, communications, and briefing materials for review.
• Coordinate administrative business with Research, Fiscal, and Acquisition and Materials Management Services, VA Central Office, and outside individuals and organizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type and require confirmation with the hiring agency.
• VA may offer newly appointed Federal employees credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service toward the annual-leave accrual rate, subject to request and approval and not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level