Supervisory Program Analyst

Join VA's Office of Information and Technology in advancing VA's mission. As a Supervisory Program Analyst in the Office of the Chief of Staff, you will support effective IT operations that deliver high-quality services to Veterans and their families. Apply Now!

OIT Mission: The mission of the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is to collaborate with our business partners to create the best experience for all Veterans. OIT Vision: To become a world-class organization that provides a seamless, unified Veteran experience through the delivery of state-of-the-art technology. Major Duties: Provides technical and administrative supervision to GS-12, GS-13, and GS-14 personnel engaged in internal, external, and executive communications activities and oversees the daily operations of these functions. Serves as principal advisor to the Communications Director by planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating communication programs, outreach initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities. Analyzes communication issues, identifies root causes of organizational challenges, and develops corrective actions, solutions, and recommendations to improve communication outcomes and program effectiveness. Serves as a subject matter expert on internal, external, and executive communications and provides authoritative advice regarding communication policies, practices, methodologies, and organizational messaging. Develops, coordinates, and disseminates communication products including speeches, presentations, white papers, policy guidance documents, study reports, briefing materials, newsletters, and responses to public inquiries. Identifies, prioritizes, and implements solutions to significant communication challenges and leads multidisciplinary efforts to develop evaluation reports, policy recommendations, strategic initiatives, and courses of action. Resolves employee concerns, addresses workplace issues, administers corrective actions, recommends disciplinary measures when appropriate, and ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity policies and workforce management requirements. Conducts interviews for vacant positions, recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments, identifies employee training needs, and implements workforce development initiatives to improve organizational performance. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Program Analyst/PD00635A Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required as needed for this position. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Tour of duty will be determined based on organizational needs. Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to attend meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some employees may carry light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive a motor vehicle. The work does not require any special physical effort. Occasionally work may be done in computer rooms, off-site offices, or buildings. Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in an office setting which is adequately lighted, ventilated, and climate controlled. Periodic travel is required.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Selectee is subject to background/suitability investigation. Selected applicant will be required to complete an online onboarding process. To be considered for this position, applicants must complete all required steps in the process. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. All required documents must be uploaded at the time you submit your application. The system supports only one submission. Applicants will not be able to edit their application or upload additional documents once it has been submitted. Applications that are incomplete-including those missing required documentation-will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the Required Documents section and ensuring all mandatory materials are included prior to submission. Note: Applicants will not be contacted for missing information. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation necessary to determine qualification and eligibility.

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