This position provdies program direction, development and evaluation of grant programs, regulatory development, legislative proposals and technical assistance to the Homelessness Program Office (HPO), VA Central Office.

Duties

Provides consultation to the Director GPD and GPD National Program office regarding legislation or other impacts to the program. Writes complex documents of a highly technical nature related to issues that may require significant research and analysis, including collaboration with other offices. Develops responses for VA related to proposed legislation, noting impacts and VA's position and providing estimated costs (Cost and Views). Responsible for developing regulations to meet the changing needs of the program or in response to laws that relate to the program. Analyzes policy and develops options and recommendations for new or revised policies and procedures. Drafts "Notices of Funding Availability" (NOFA) which are published in Grant.gov and detail requirements for potential applicants seeking grant funding from VA/GPD program. Provides technical assistance to applicants seeking funding during a NOFA; provides consultation via email, through the development of technical assistance materials, and over thephone as training opportunities. Primary contact collaborating with VA OGC, Regulations Development, and the Grants Policy offices to analyze and resolve complex issues formulating viable solutions to grant-related issues. This work may involve technical conversations or written products. Ensure that GPD directives, program practices, regulations or proposed program changes conform with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200). Develops, revises, and advises on GPD procedures associated with the Veterans Administration Records Control Systems requirements. Responds to inquiries about the GPD program from congressional staff, VA staff, GPD programs, potential grant offices, Veterans, and other stakeholders Provides presentations to GPD programs, VA staff and other stakeholders related to the operations of GPD, Notices of Funding Availability or other technical aspects of the program. Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday Compressed/Flexible: May be available at management's discretion. Telework: Available (applicant is required on site 50% of work schedule per pay period). Virtual: This is a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD054090 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. This is a bargaining unit position.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/02/2025. Grade Requirement: For CTAP eligibility, an applicant's selection priority applies when the vacancy: (1) is at a grade or pay level with a representative rate no higher than the representative rate of the grade or pay level of the CTAP eligible's permanent position of record; (2) has no greater promotion potential than the CTAP eligible's permanent position of record; (3) is in the same local commuting area as the CTAP eligible's permanent position of record; (4) is filled during the CTAP eligible's eligibility period; and, if applicable, (5) is filled under the same excepted appointing authority as the CTAP eligible's permanent position of record if the CTAP eligible is an excepted service employee and the agency CTAP provides selection priority in the excepted service. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: Do you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization? In order to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet 3 of 5 of the following examples of specialized experience. Applicable laws to administer federal grants, Office of Management & Budget (OMP) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals & Audit Requirments for Federal Awards (2CFR Part 200) Apply regulations & laws impacting programming for homeless Veterans Research & analyze legislation to make recommendations to program leadership Develop & revise program procedres & operations associated with Administrative Records Control System Create & present presentations to program Leadership, webinars, national calls & other stakeholders You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Communication Compliance Analysis & Problem Solving Analytical Reasoning 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. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary (office work) with some light lifting, bending. stooping in the normal course of the workday. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

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 here: 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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address VHA Central Office - Clinical Services 810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]