About this role
Job SummaryThe position is located in a Consolidated Patient Account Center (CPAC) in the organization of the Chief Financial Officer. The incumbent serves as a Financial Account Specialist and is responsible for providing expert technical authority on matters related to financial analysis and reporting of patient accounts.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/31/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Implements and manages all aspects of financial analysis and reporting on patient account activities. Monitors information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to clients. Provides guidance and assistance to management on activities involved in analyzing the fiscal position of clients. Responsible for end-to-end ownership and success of reporting and patient account financial analysis activities. Works closely with clients to ensure the delivery of effective reporting solutions that bring value to end users. OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or LL.B OR J.D., if related. OR Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.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/.
Major Duties***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL OR REMOTE POSITION. SELECTEE WILL BE EXPECTED TO REPORT TO THE DESIGNATED VHA SITE.*** Duties include, but are not limited to: Exercises delegated authority for Accounts Management activities for all the facilities assigned to the CPAC Implements and manages all aspects of financial analysis and reporting on patient account activities Provides guidance and assistance to management on activities involved in analyzing the fiscal position of each CPAC client Responsible for end-to-end ownership and success of reporting and patient account financial analysis activities Develops ad hoc financial, statistical, and performance reports Works closely with CPAC clients to ensure the delivery of effective reporting solutions that bring value to end users Implements information systems to provide analytical and reporting capabilities on patient accounts for CPAC clients Implements reporting applications that complement and enhance CPAC and client reporting capabilities Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures Monitors information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to clients Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others throughout the organization as well as externally Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available at supervisor's discretion Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Financial Management Specialist/PD73204A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedRequirementsYou 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 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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 will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-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 probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.