This position is in the Office of Field Operations (OFO), Records Acquisition and Research-Military Records Research Center out based duties at (a) National Archives and Records Administration, Washington DC, College Park MD, and Suitland, MD locations and the National History and Heritage Command, Washington, DC, (b) the Air Force Historical Research Agency Maxwell, AFB, (c) and the US Special Operations Command at MacDill AFB, FL.

Duties

Through the direction of the Supervisory Program Analyst (SPA) (Classified Research Operations Chief) (CROC), the incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert on the classified research operations team. Accountable for the day-to-day administration of activities related to the formulation, development, recommendation, promulgation, implementation and tracking of military records research for the purpose of reconstructing activities and events of units and individuals who participated in hazardous and dangerous operations, including those activities that are classified and sensitive. Includes analysis and verification of toxic exposures and the existence of combat stressors to facilitate claims adjudication. Serves as the expert on research methodology and processing for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), agent orange, and other health related disability claims. Also serves as an expert consultant and advisor to the SPA(CROC) on highly visible, complex, and enduring issues concerning the delivery and application of Veteran benefits. Advises the SPA (CROC) and Program Manager (Director) on the application of methodologies and techniques of program analyses and historical research related to the development of Veteran benefit claims. Identifies areas of research and analysis, original studies, and recommendations for change objectives. Incumbent is expected to anticipate the organization's needs based upon policy. Serves as the expert on research methodology and processing for PTSD, agent orange, and other health related disability claims. Serves as an expert consultant and advisor to the SPA (Research Operation Chief) on highly visible, complex, and enduring issues concerning the delivery and application of Veteran benefits. Advises the SPA (Records Research Operations Liaisons) and Program Manager (Director/Assistant Director) reference the application of methodologies and techniques of program analyses and historical research related to the development of Veteran benefit claims. Identifies areas of research and analysis, original studies, and recommendations for changing objectives. Incumbent is expected to anticipate the organization's needs based upon policy. Coordinates with records personnel in Federal agencies responsible for maintaining official records/database/document repositories in researching requested materials. Performs classified research and onsite oversight and coordination of research operations with various federal archive facilities and sends and receives requests to/from various federal agencies using secure methods of communication such as Secure Internet Protocol Router Network. Provides guidance and direction to the Program Specialist on classified research operations. Responsible for the coordination of administrative activities related to records research. Monitors operating programs and activities supporting records research. Manages tracking processes that ensure research request are addressed in an effective, systematic and timely manner within the Department. Develops procedures and protocol for the formulation, development, recommendation, promulgation, and implementation of military records research to reconstruct activities and events of units and individuals who participated in hazardous and dangerous operations. Follows records retention guidelines for accessibility and uses knowledge of policies and regulations to include 38 United States Code, 38 Code of Federal Regulations, and M21 to manage records research. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative as needed and other duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The grade progression for this position is GS-13. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Management & Program Analyst; PD# 38568-A, PD#38569-A, PD#38570-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Relocation expenses and services (Permanent Change of Station - PCS) are authorized for this recruitment. PCS is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with the transfer between duty stations or facilities. In consideration of the payment of expenses for travel and transportation, the selectee agrees to remain in federal service for twelve (12) months following the date of transfer. Failure to complete all conditions of the obligated service may result in repayment of travel/transportation expenses. Click here for more information. Additionally, you may qualify for the Buyer Value Offer Program (BVO) to assist with real estate transaction, in accordance with agency policy. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:10/03/2023. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who are current Federal employees, former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, or a current federal employee applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment must meet time in grade requirements. 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. NOTE: This does not apply to Non-Federal Applicants, or applicants applying for consideration under Non-Competitive Authority (i.e.... "30% or more Disability", VRA, and/or Schedule A). To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). You must provide a copy of your most recent SF-50 that indicates proof of status, and shows Time in Grade (for example, you were a career or career-conditional employee) and identifies your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). 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 also submit your most recent promotion or within-grade increase in addition to your recent SF-50. If you previously held a higher grade, you must also submit any SF-50 showing that grade. DO NOT submit Award SF-50's and/or General Adjustment SF-50's as they cannot be used to prove time-in-grade. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 level. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 level. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-11 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: In addition to any time in grade that might be required for a GS-11, applicants must have one year of Specialized Experience which is equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-9 level) in the normal line of progression for the position. Specialized Experience is defined as experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques, and pertinent agency regulations, policies and precedents to conduct detailed analysis of complex issues, work functions or work processes. Education Substitution: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related GS-12 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: In addition to any time-in-grade that might be required for the GS-12, applicants must have one year of Specialized Experience which is equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11 level) in the normal line of progression for the position. Specialized Experience is defined as experience diagnosing problems within the organization and implementing plans and means to make improvements and/or implement change; or experience developing the design of business processes, systems, technology, and/or job roles for a division within a VA Regional Office. GS-13 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: In addition to the time-in-grade that might be required for the GS-13, applicants must have one year of Specialized Experience which is equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12 level) in the normal line of progression for the position. Specialized Experience is defined as experience diagnosing problems within the organization and implementing plans and means to make improvements and/or implement change; or experience developing the design of business processes, systems, technology, and/or job roles for a division within a VA Regional Office. Combining Education & Experience: If you do not fully meet the length of experience and education described for a specific grade level (e.g. have six months of experience and some coursework but not a degree), the two can be combined to total 100% of the requirement. Click here for more information. Volunteer Experience: 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; religions; 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. Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week. Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited towards qualifications. Provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified upon appointment. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit.

Contacts

• Address VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: Christin Barneswilson
• Phone: 410-230-4400 X2282
• Email: [email protected]