This Management and Program Analyst position is a member of the Budget and Human Resources, Executive Support staff for Outreach Transition, and Economic Development (OTED) within the Veterans Benefits Administration.

Duties

The incumbent serves as a Management and Program Analyst responsible for coordinating Human Resources (HR) and budget activities, special projects, and program management and analysis assignments for the service. The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert analysis and guidance supporting OTED operations nationwide. The incumbent performs a variety of analytical, planning, evaluative, and advisory work associated with management and program analysis activities in support of OTED mission. Specific duties include: Coordinates the Human Resources (HR) and personnel program for OTED, providing management and oversight of a full range of HR functions and requirements performing or overseeing the full range of human resources requirements, including reorganization and realignment, arrangements for recruitment of clerical and professional staff, preparation of job descriptions, performance standards, performance appraisals and awards, staffing requirements for GS-9 to SES levels, maintenance of accurate personnel records and reports, and distribution of information concerning changes in personnel procedures to supervisors. Serves as the Equal Opportunity Program coordinator for OTED. Conducts assessments related to human relations and diversity management to determine areas of strengths and improvement. Builds strategies to train and develop the workforce regarding diversity management principles. Stays current with changes in public policy, legislation, Congressional initiatives, and law related to diversity programs and diversity workforce issues. Reviews organizational systems policies and practices to ensure that diversity management is integrated into the operations of the organization. Applies best EEO and diversity management practices and strategies to develop a results-oriented diversity program. Performs comprehensive program analysis and evaluation, taking into consideration factors such as cost effectiveness, attainment of program goals and objectives, and compliance with pertinent legal and regulatory guidelines. Provides guidance and advice on the most appropriate method or procedure of analysis and evaluation to accomplish mission and ensure optimum management strategy. Serves as confidential program advisor and provides consultative services to OTED management officials and senior leadership. Uses independent judgement and makes recommendations relating to various personnel management matters and issues. Provides adept advice in a manner that protects the interest of Department of Veterans Affairs and the federal government. Develops a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve OTED human resources and personnel program effectiveness of complex management processes and systems. Provides a key role in assisting OTED leadership in the development and implementation of OTED specific human resources and budget policies, plans, guidelines, and proposals for efficient and effective utilization of resources and the operation of the organization. The incumbent sets priorities and finds methods to improve the quality of work and adjust work procedures within the office to accommodate resource allocation decisions. Possesses strong project management concept skills to organize and execute complex projects. This individual identifies and integrates internal and external issues affecting the organization and agency, such as those involving technical and administrative factors. Serves as the Office of Workers' Compensation Program coordinator for OTED and works with both employees and OWCP to determine the best course of action. Research customer service practices to improve performance in meeting customer service standards. Makes recommendations for improving service delivery and plans strategies, activities or other initiatives to increase customer satisfaction. Participates in administrative and management committees and represents OTED on working groups and task forces that analyze major VA and VBA policy and programmatic human resources, personnel management, budget and special focus issues. 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-12/GS-13.. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Analyst (HR Liaison); GS-0343-12, PD# 40059-A; GS-0343-13, PD# 39737-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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:06/04/2024. 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-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 as described below: GS-12 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have 1 year at the specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 that has equipped them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience coordinating Human Resource (HR) Liaison activities and performing administrative and advisory work across a broad range of HR functions and disciplines utilizing substantial knowledge of HR principles, concepts, and practices. Demonstrated experience in the completion and execution of HR and personnel activities for organizations and provides liaison support with various internal and departmental human resources offices. Experience working with all levels of management throughout the recruitment and placement lifecycle from classification, recruitment, and onboarding through performance, awards, discipline, and separation Experience providing support of HR operational and liaison activities, delivers employee personnel support services, and provides consultative services to program/staff offices. Demonstrated experience applying a wide range of administrative policy and procedures to ensure efficient facilitation of HR activities to support personnel program operations Education Substitution: There is no education substitution at this grade level GS-13 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have 1 year at the specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 that has equipped them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Extensive experience leading Human Resource (HR) Liaison activities and performing complex administrative and advisory work across a broad range of HR functions and disciplines utilizing substantial knowledge of HR principles, concepts, and practices. Extensive experience coordinating an HR and personnel program for a senior departmental office and providing guidance and technical expertise to ensure effective and efficient execution of HR and personnel program operations. Demonstrated experience in the implementation, execution, and oversight HR and personnel activities for a large organization and provides liaison support with various internal and departmental human resources offices. Experience working with all levels of management throughout the recruitment and placement lifecycle from classification, recruitment, and onboarding through performance, awards, discipline, and separation. Demonstrated experience assisting agency senior leadership in the development and implementation of human resources and personnel policies, plans, guidelines, and proposals for efficient and effective utilization of resources and the operation of the organization. Education Substitution: There is no education substitution at this grade level 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: The work is primarily sedentary. Work also requires walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance of meetings away from the work site. No special physical effort, or ability is required to do the work. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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