Classified Research Operations team members are accountable for the day-to-day administration of activities related to the formulation, development, recommendation, promulgation, and implementation of military records research unit engaged in a systematic evaluation and analysis of large volumes of military services records for the purpose of reconstructing activities and events of units and individuals who participated in hazardous and dangerous operations.

Duties

Specific duties include: Ensures the efficient, effective, and timely execution of records research management in accordance with established objectives, schedules, and program funding. Ensures customer satisfaction by providing a quality product consistent with the direction of higher authority, laws, regulations, and policies. This requires the incumbent apply expert knowledge of management concepts, principles, and practices as well as advanced knowledge of the methods, practices, and processes of technical disciplines related to disability compensation. Management responsibilities involve projects requiring substantial technical effort in program management. Provides regular oversight of onsite research operations at federal archive facilities in the D.C. area and travels to out based archive facilities as needed. Attends periodic meetings with leadership at archive facilities, addressing any issues or gaps related to research operations. Responsible for overseeing the establishment and annual reviews of Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) for each federal archive facility/branch of service. Interfaces with VBA, Veterans Service Organizations, and other governmental agency staff to ensure overall program coordination, reference planning, strategic planning, contracting, legal issues and records research. Collaborates with the Director to define program and project management goals. Provides leadership in establishing and maintaining effective management processes and work environments conducive to effective integration of technical functions of planning, contracting, and resource management. Advises the Director and Office of Field Operations leadership on the development of VBA level processes related to records research and the delivery of benefits and services. Exercises a high degree of program management expertise and managerial competence to direct and coordinate planning of new and diverse projects; accomplishes short and long-range goals, advises on the solution to complex problems, evaluates program results, and renders decisions. Directs the substantial coordination and integration of several highly technical research assignments (i.e., verifying the existence of combat stressors to facilitate adjudication of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Claims). Directs the planning and execution of special management and case control studies to identify Veterans exposed to Agent Orange, other herbicides, chemicals, smoke fumes, or other substances or suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Oversees the activities of the Classified Research Operations team ensuring Veteran inquiries are effectively and efficiently responded to. The incumbent is responsible for the team that supports research operations and conducts non-classified and classified research at federal archive facilities in support of exposure and combat stressor incidents for all branches of the Armed Forces. The team is responsible for keeping track of progress in reducing pending inventory and research completed during any given period at each facility and for each branch. The exposure data and the impact such exposure may have on the health of Service member and Veterans, both long and short-term, have been controversial matter generating continued Congressional and media interest. The incumbent must possess a broad understanding of VBA disability compensation, evidence requirements, VA/VBA management objectives, and analytical methods enough to oversee the development and implementation of the Classified Research Operations team Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Program Analyst; PD# 38520-0 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
• Selectees are required to service a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:10/20/2023. 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-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13 level. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS-14 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: The incumbent is responsible for the team that supports research operations and conducts non-classified and classified research at federal archive facilities in support of exposure and combat stressor incidents for all branches of the Armed Forces. The team is responsible for keeping track of progress in reducing pending inventory and research completed during any given period at each facility and for each branch. The exposure data and the impact such exposure may have on the health of Service member and Veterans, both long and short-term, have been controversial matter generating continued Congressional and media interest. The incumbent must possess a broad understanding of VBA disability compensation, evidence requirements, VA/VBA management objectives, and analytical methods enough to oversee the development and implementation of the Classified Research Operations team. Supervises subordinate staff, assigns work, provides direction, conducts performance counseling and evaluation, mentoring, and all other supervisory tasks. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointments, promotions, or reassignments; hears and resolves complaints and grievances from employees. Recommends awards or bonuses for subordinate staff employees. Effects disciplinary measures for minor infractions, such as warnings and reprimands, and recommends other actions in more serious cases. Recommends the use of overtime, training, and travel for attendance at meetings. Ensures adherence to EEO, labor-management, physical security and safety and other regulations. Coaches and counsels assigned division employees. Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce bottlenecks and barriers to productivity. Fosters good teambuilding practices. Exercises substantial managerial authority in directing the planning and execution of special management and case control studies to identify Veterans exposed to Agent Orange, other herbicides, chemicals, smoke fumes, or other substances. 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/.

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]