This position is located in the Office of Equity Assurance (OEA) at the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) at the Department of Veterans Affairs and is assigned to the Executive staff. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and managing work in addition to focusing on overseeing enterprise-wide program initiatives.

Duties

Serves as a resource in the planning and decision-making process by preparing analyses and comparisons of alternative methods of achieving program objectives. Gathers information from various sources and conducts research and, based on this, develops, structures and drafts an operating plan designed to meet the mission for OEA. Prepares briefing materials for the Executive Director’s use when briefing the Secretary and/or members of Congress and National Service Organizations, and other external stakeholders on issues pertinent to OEA. Assures orderly management of approved programs and services. Oversees studies, surveys, and research concerning broad areas of consideration having a major impact on the nation program offices and its beneficiaries. Exercises a high degree of program management expertise and managerial competence to direct and coordinate planning of new and diverse projects. Serves as advisor and consultant to the Under Secretary for Benefits, Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits, Director of Office of Equity Assurance and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on questions concerning technical aspects of assigned area.

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, 06/24/2024. 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: GS-15: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-14) 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: Experience in primary consultation and advisor to the Executive Director, Chief of Staff. VBA, and VA senior leadership about highly visible, complex, and enduring issues concerning the delivery and application of Veterans' benefits and service; Experience using technology and qualitative and quantitative analytical methodologies to enhance processes and decision-making required to provide day-to-day management and oversight of a large-scale, multi-site, organization with a global presence; Experience to establish and maintain effective communication (oral and written) across all organization levels within VA; Experience in the formulation and execution of operational plans and provides managerial expertise regarding all aspects of staff operations for a large government organization. ???????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

An unofficial or official copy of your transcripts must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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]