Join the Office of Information Security (OIS) service line under OIT and be part of VA's digital transformation. OIS works across teams to ensure IT compliance including risk management, audit support and remediation, and continuous monitoring. As a Program Analyst in OIS, you will enhance the security and resilience of VA's IT systems and data and protect the privacy and trust of Veterans and their families.

Duties

Collect data, research data, analyze data, produce information, and disseminate information related to executive management and operation daily assignments. Independently, or as a member of a team, analyze and evaluate (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Analyze new, or proposed, legislation or regulations to determine impact on program operations and management. Analyze and evaluate agency functions and activities being considered for conversion to contract operations. Identify resources (staff, funding, equipment, or facilities) required to support varied levels of program operations. Investigate and evaluate proposed changes in mission, operating procedures, and delegations of authority. Use established measures of effectiveness to gauge the success rate of achieving pre-defined outputs, and impacts of various programs and processes. Plan, organize, and coordinate briefings and information exchange opportunities. Perform other duties as required. This position is non-bargaining unit Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD13184A and PD13183A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required as needed for this position. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4pm (Negotiable) Compressed/Flexible: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary in nature. No special physical demands are required. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. May require occasional travel. 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.

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
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Selectee is subject to background/suitability investigation
• Selected applicant will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. For the GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. 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. 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 provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. To qualify for this position, all qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/11/2024. EXPERIENCE GS-12: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is defined as: strong leadership and program management skills with the ability to prioritize the needs assigned by Executive Leadership and the Chief of Staff in a high operational tempo environment. Assist staff at all levels in preparing, displaying, and interpreting data, data elements, and report information. Translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations and recommend system improvements to develop new, or modified, work methods. EXPERIENCE GS-13: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is defined as: strong leadership and program management skills with the ability to prioritize the needs assigned by Executive Leadership and the Chief of Staff in a high operational tempo environment. Prepare, display, and and interpret data, data elements, and report information. Translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations and recommend system improvements to develop new, or modified, work methods. 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address DAS for Information Technology - 103 810 Vermont Ave. NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Recruitment Team One A
• Email: [email protected]