This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary for Benefits - Office of Strategic Support & Initiatives in Washington, D.C.. The Program Analyst works on the Strategy and Operations Team and performs a variety of analytical, strategic planning, evaluative, and advisory work related to the coordination and management of VBA's programs, staff offices, and business lines on complex and sensitive program issues; and serves as a liaison for multiple divisions within the organization.

Duties

Review and track projects initiated and supported by the Office of the Under Secretary for Benefits. Develop multiple recommendations for programmatic improvements in workforce operations to promote efficiency, cost-saving deliverable quality and scope management for Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) program officials and leadership. Participate in all phases of organizational and management matters concerning activities of the Office of Strategic Support and Initiatives (OSSI). Develop and recommend effective and efficient internal management controls and administrative practices for the Office of Strategic Support and Initiatives (OSSI). Prepare and review responses for Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) leadership review and approval. Attend briefings and meetings as required to include meetings with project teams focused on sensitive topics, including labor practices and negotiations. Provide minute-taking support, action item reconciliation and tracking as required to manage discussion outcomes properly. Create, edit, and prepare reports, evaluated information, budgetary proposals, workload statistics, recommendations, and similar products necessary for effective direction of program operations in response to external stakeholders’ requests. Lead the facilitation of discussions, meetings, conferences, and conference calls with management, program officials, and employees to share information regarding agency program activities and organizational elements. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors.
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• 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, 12/01/2023. Note: This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. The Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) group qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found: Here Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level: Applicants must have one (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in the federal service. Specialized experience is work experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) Reviewing and tracking projects; (2) facilitating discussions with management, program officials, and employees to share information regarding agency program activities and organizational elements; AND (3) preparing executive level responses for leadership review and approval ensuring responses are timely, clearly addressed, and are consistent with existing agency policies. Examples of qualifying work experience include, but are not limited to: - Analyzing program areas, evaluating employee and organizational effectiveness; - Determining compliance with department procedures, workload standards and regulations. - Reviewing correspondence for technical and substantive compliance with management and department policies; - Researching, interpreting, and applying organizational policies, and processes. - Providing oversight of programs, projects, policies relating to any facet of organizational operations; - Developing and recommending appropriate actions to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness; AND - Providing strategic communication, planning advice, and consultation to higher level management and agency officials. Please Note: There is no provision to substitute education for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level. Note: 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 you document, to include volunteer experience.

Education

There is no provision to substitute education for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.

Contacts

• Address VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: HRC-Detroit DEU
• Phone: 313-596-7213
• Email: [email protected]