Financial Administrative Specialist
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should only include sections that have real specific content. We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent. Remove boilerplate like cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. The posting includes Summary, Qualifications, Duties, Work Schedule, Telework, etc. Also mentions Physical Requirements, Work Environment, etc. Those could be under Requirements or maybe Skills? But we need to follow headings list: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can map content: Summary could be About the role. Duties -> Responsibilities. Qualifications -> Qualifications (or Requirements?). The spec says use those headings; we can decide which to include. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. So we can include About the role (summary), Responsibilities (duties), Qualifications (qualifications), Schedule (work schedule and telework). Benefits? Not mentioned besides telework, relocation not authorized, etc. No explicit benefits. Pay? Not mentioned. Skills? Could list competencies but maybe under Qualifications. But we could include Skills section for competencies list. However spec says prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. We could combine Qualifications and Skills? But headings are fixed; we can still include Skills if we have content. The posting lists competencies: Accountability, Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, Teamwork. Those could be Skills. Also physical requirements etc could be under Requirements. But we have Requirements heading; we could put physical requirements, work environment, etc. However we already have Qualifications heading for education/experience. Might be okay to have both Qualifications and Requirements. Let's decide sections:
- About the role: summary paragraph.
- Responsibilities: duties list (bulleted).
- Qualifications: education/experience requirements, time-in-grade, etc.
- Skills: competencies list.
- Schedule: work schedule and telework info.
We should not include Benefits or Pay as not specified.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We must preserve all substantive info: include time-in-grade details, SF-50, etc. Include work schedule Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, telework ad-hoc, not virtual. Include physical requirements and work environment maybe under Requirements? But we didn't include Requirements heading; we could add Requirements for physical demands etc. However we already have Qualifications; maybe we can put physical under Requirements. Let's include Requirements section for physical requirements and work environment.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Schedule.
Check that we don't create empty sections.
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for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive info: include details like "This position of Financial Administrative Specialist in the Nebraska Western Iowa (NWI) Finance Department handles budgeting - accounting (including voucher auditing/processing - agent cashier functions - travel - VERA oversight) - and financial advising for department chiefs and executives." etc.
We need to include the note about classification consistency review etc. That's part of duties? It's under Duties heading after "PLEASE BE ADVISED". We should include that as part of responsibilities maybe as a note.
We must not include boilerplate like "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/." That's maybe okay to keep as it's substantive? It's a reference; could be kept under Qualifications.
We must remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. There's none obvious.
Now craft HTML.
Let's write:
About the role
This position of Financial Administrative Specialist in the Nebraska Western Iowa (NWI) Finance Department handles budgeting - accounting (including voucher auditing/processing - agent cashier functions - travel - VERA oversight) - and financial advising for department chiefs and executives. Duties include analytical, administrative, and coordinating tasks, plus managing alternate travel preparers across 8 facilities and CBOCs within NWIHCS.
Responsibilities
- Collects, compiles, and tracks data/statistics for programs, including FOIA requests and grants
- Prepares and assists with reports using software applications and databases
- Tracks leave, training, certifications, security requirements, and reports deficiencies
- Maintains weekly tracking of education, travel, correspondence, and authorized absences
- Manages complex budgetary reports, meetings, and hearings with senior staff
- Oversees personnel files, service files, and compliance with federal record-keeping guidelines
- Maintains and updates the SharePoint site, organizes and archives records independently
- Manages telework schedules and ensures consistent office coverage
- Develops, administers, and ensures compliance with Employee Travel Program standards
- Provides technical assistance for Concur (travel system) and responds to related inquiries
- Develops and updates travel policies, manuals, and training materials; reviews for effectiveness
- Acquires resources, conducts research, and assists with scheduling staff and equipment
- Manages administrative functions; interprets and implements policies; advises DCFO
- Prepares and archives service correspondence; monitors SOPs, work orders, and TMS compliance
- Protects sensitive/VA data, ensures compliance with privacy laws, and delivers respectful customer service
- Note: This occupation is currently undergoing a classification consistency review that may result in a change in title, series, and/or grade if determined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). A consistency review is required for this position as a result of an OPM appeal related to the occupation. A “consistency review” is the process that involves a classification review of positions performing work that is identical, or related to an OPM appeal to ensure they are classified consistently and in accordance with OPM standards. If a reduction in grade occurs, you could be eligible for grade and/or pay retention.
Requirements
- Physical requirements: The work is mostly sedentary, but does involve walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, manuals, books, climbing stairs, and driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
- Work environment: Incumbent primarily works in an office setting with adequate lighting and climate‑controlled environment but may visit all areas and campuses of the Medical Center and Vet Centers. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions (e.g., offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries).
- Mental concentration and alertness are required; meeting reporting deadlines is an ongoing demand.
- Applicants will be asked to participate in a pre‑employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre‑employment process.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/05/2026.
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. For a GS‑9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑7. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in Federal service. An SF‑50 showing 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; in that case you must provide an additional SF‑50 that clearly demonstrates one‑year time‑in‑grade. Time‑In‑Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement and to current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
You may qualify based on experience and/or education as described below:
- Minimum Qualifications for GS‑09:
- Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS‑07) in the normal line of progression for the occupation. Examples include compiling or collecting statistical data in support of program operations; managing recurring reports such as budgetary reports, meetings, or budget hearings; utilizing various software systems to organize data for presentations; and performing various administrative duties (such as managing a travel program, preparing correspondence, or serving as timekeeper).
- OR Education: A master’s degree (or equivalent) or 2 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree in a subject area directly related to the position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
- OR Combination: A combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first year. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability, Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reasoning, Self‑Management, Stress Tolerance, Teamwork.
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.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35‑40 hours of work per week. 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.
Skills
- Accountability
- Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Flexibility
- Integrity/Honesty
- Interpersonal Skills
- Learning Reasoning
- Self‑Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Teamwork
Schedule
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. 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.
We must ensure no extra sections like Benefits or Pay. Also ensure we didn't repeat job title as heading. Good.
- for lists. Use
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive info: include details like "This position of Financial Administrative Specialist in the Nebraska Western Iowa (NWI) Finance Department handles budgeting - accounting (including voucher auditing/processing - agent cashier functions - travel - VERA oversight) - and financial advising for department chiefs and executives." etc. We need to include the note about classification consistency review etc. That's part of duties? It's under Duties heading after "PLEASE BE ADVISED". We should include that as part of responsibilities maybe as a note. We must not include boilerplate like "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/." That's maybe okay to keep as it's substantive? It's a reference; could be kept under Qualifications. We must remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. There's none obvious. Now craft HTML. Let's write:
About the role
This position of Financial Administrative Specialist in the Nebraska Western Iowa (NWI) Finance Department handles budgeting - accounting (including voucher auditing/processing - agent cashier functions - travel - VERA oversight) - and financial advising for department chiefs and executives. Duties include analytical, administrative, and coordinating tasks, plus managing alternate travel preparers across 8 facilities and CBOCs within NWIHCS.
Responsibilities
- Collects, compiles, and tracks data/statistics for programs, including FOIA requests and grants
- Prepares and assists with reports using software applications and databases
- Tracks leave, training, certifications, security requirements, and reports deficiencies
- Maintains weekly tracking of education, travel, correspondence, and authorized absences
- Manages complex budgetary reports, meetings, and hearings with senior staff
- Oversees personnel files, service files, and compliance with federal record-keeping guidelines
- Maintains and updates the SharePoint site, organizes and archives records independently
- Manages telework schedules and ensures consistent office coverage
- Develops, administers, and ensures compliance with Employee Travel Program standards
- Provides technical assistance for Concur (travel system) and responds to related inquiries
- Develops and updates travel policies, manuals, and training materials; reviews for effectiveness
- Acquires resources, conducts research, and assists with scheduling staff and equipment
- Manages administrative functions; interprets and implements policies; advises DCFO
- Prepares and archives service correspondence; monitors SOPs, work orders, and TMS compliance
- Protects sensitive/VA data, ensures compliance with privacy laws, and delivers respectful customer service
- Note: This occupation is currently undergoing a classification consistency review that may result in a change in title, series, and/or grade if determined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). A consistency review is required for this position as a result of an OPM appeal related to the occupation. A “consistency review” is the process that involves a classification review of positions performing work that is identical, or related to an OPM appeal to ensure they are classified consistently and in accordance with OPM standards. If a reduction in grade occurs, you could be eligible for grade and/or pay retention.
Requirements
- Physical requirements: The work is mostly sedentary, but does involve walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, manuals, books, climbing stairs, and driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
- Work environment: Incumbent primarily works in an office setting with adequate lighting and climate‑controlled environment but may visit all areas and campuses of the Medical Center and Vet Centers. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions (e.g., offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries).
- Mental concentration and alertness are required; meeting reporting deadlines is an ongoing demand.
- Applicants will be asked to participate in a pre‑employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre‑employment process.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/05/2026.
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. For a GS‑9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑7. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in Federal service. An SF‑50 showing 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; in that case you must provide an additional SF‑50 that clearly demonstrates one‑year time‑in‑grade. Time‑In‑Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement and to current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
You may qualify based on experience and/or education as described below:
- Minimum Qualifications for GS‑09:
- Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS‑07) in the normal line of progression for the occupation. Examples include compiling or collecting statistical data in support of program operations; managing recurring reports such as budgetary reports, meetings, or budget hearings; utilizing various software systems to organize data for presentations; and performing various administrative duties (such as managing a travel program, preparing correspondence, or serving as timekeeper).
- OR Education: A master’s degree (or equivalent) or 2 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree in a subject area directly related to the position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
- OR Combination: A combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first year. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability, Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reasoning, Self‑Management, Stress Tolerance, Teamwork.
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.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35‑40 hours of work per week. 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.
Skills
- Accountability
- Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Flexibility
- Integrity/Honesty
- Interpersonal Skills
- Learning Reasoning
- Self‑Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Teamwork
Schedule
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. 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.
We must ensure no extra sections like Benefits or Pay. Also ensure we didn't repeat job title as heading. Good.