Program Specialist: Budget & Procurement (Telework Eligible)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Boston, MA seeks a Program Specialist for the R&D Service Line. You will manage budget and procurement activities, including Government Purchase Card operations, analysis, and reporting to support research programs.

This federal role requires coordination with program managers, finance, and grants staff, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Telework is eligible, subject to supervisor approval, and compliance with VA rules.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• If you are using foreign education, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.
• Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform full budgetary functions related to the Government Purchase Card Program and procurement for the R&D Service Line.
• Monitor, analyze, and evaluate expenditures against budget levels, including salary control points.
• Prepare analytical reports, forecast budget shortfalls or surpluses, and manage all phases of the government credit card purchase program and contracting procurement processes.
• Prepare and execute short- and long-term strategic planning for research programs and projects, gather and analyze data, validate budget requests, and develop integrated budget forecasts.
• Liaises between research program managers, finance office, and contracting/grants staff on funding status and needs.
• Tracks obligations/expenditures against appropriations; monitors funds availability; processes funding documents.
• Maintains budget data in financial management systems; reconciles records; supports audits.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm); Telework eligible; Virtual work not authorized.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Boston, MA seeks a Program Specialist for the R&D Service Line. You will manage budget and procurement activities, including Government Purchase Card operations, analysis, and reporting to support research programs.

This federal role requires coordination with program managers, finance, and grants staff, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Telework is eligible, subject to supervisor approval, and compliance with VA rules.