Administrative Officer-Detail-Not to Exceed 1 year

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 08/26/2026. 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 within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. For a GS-11 you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. 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: For GS-09: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Fundamental knowledge engage in analytical, financial, statistical, and quantitative problem solving and analysis. This requires knowledge of quantitative, statistical, and analytical methodologies, and an understanding of accounting procedures and principles. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all facets of VHA Office of Community Care directives, policies, regulations, and processes. Advanced knowledge in the use of a personal computer and computer systems. Basic knowledge and familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database packages is required. Must have the ability to write clearly and concisely the documents and reports necessary for the job. Must have the ability to communicate effectively on paper and by word of mouth. Basic knowledge base of common financial analysis techniques, including budget projection and forecasting. Proficiency is also required in hospital wide packages, to include referral management software and other VA computer systems. Introductory interpretation of any rules or regulations governing new computer or manual work methods. NOTE: 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. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have have successfully completed a Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. of J.D., if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Copies of transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. NOTE: Copies of transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. For GS-11: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Advanced knowledge engage in analytical, financial, statistical, and quantitative problem solving and analysis. This requires knowledge of quantitative, statistical, and analytical methodologies, and an understanding of accounting procedures and principles. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all facets of VHA Office of Community Care directives, policies, regulations, and processes. Expert knowledge in the use of a personal computer and computer systems. Expert knowledge and familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database packages is required. Must have the ability to write clearly and concisely the documents and reports necessary for the job. Must have the ability to communicate effectively on paper and by word of mouth. Advanced knowledge base of common financial analysis techniques, including budget projection and forecasting. Proficiency is also required in hospital wide packages, to include referral management software and other VA computer systems. Introductory interpretation of any rules or regulations governing new computer or manual work methods. NOTE: 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. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or or LL.M., if related. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. NOTE: Copies of transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education that is equal to at least 100 percent for this grade level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education in excess of a Masters degree or two years of graduate level education (36 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. NOTE: Copies of transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. Preferred Experience: Cerner, Oracle, or Federal EHR. Experience using advanced Excel tools-such as pivot tables, formulas, and charts-to pull data, analyze trends, and create clear visual reports for leadership is preferred. Ability to translate complex information into concise, decision ready summaries is highly desirable. 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/.