Financial Administration Specialist - Database Manager

This position is located in a Consolidated Patient Account Center (CPAC) with the incumbent serving as a Database Manager. The CPAC is a regionally consolidated business entity established to enhance revenue operations throughout the VHA network by standardization and consolidation of functions, and the integration of VHA and industry best practices.

Major Duties: Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates billing and collection activity data. Identifies trends, patterns, deviations, and errors; develops corrective actions to improve productivity and operational effectiveness. Monitors, reviews, and evaluates system error reports from payers, the Austin Automation Center, and other sources. Maintains control over and reports on software patch implementation. Serves as a liaison with Information Resource Management (IRM), the appropriate office(s), and other stakeholders. Creates and maintains database files used to monitor and report on a wide range of system-related activities. Prepares recurring and ad hoc management reports on billing and collection activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be discussed to meet the needs of the agency 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 Administration Specialist - Database Manager/PD34149A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may 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.