Executive Assistant

Serves as the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director (SES), Office of Operations, with delegated authority and broad responsibility for executive advisory services, strategic planning, policy coordination, and operational integration. Provides leadership in advancing enterprise initiatives, resolving complex issues, and representing the Executive Director in high-level internal and external engagements.

The Executive Assistant provides provides high-level executive support, strategic analysis, and operational coordination across OALC Office of Operations. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Advising the Executive Director on operational priorities, policies, and resource decisions affecting organizational performance. Analyzing complex legislative, regulatory, and organizational issues and recommending executive actions. Coordinating strategic planning, policy implementation, and resource integration across Office of Operations programs. Serving as the principal liaison among HR, budget, and operational support functions to align priorities and initiatives. Leading cross-functional projects to improve operational effectiveness, workforce capability, and business processes. Overseeing implementation of policies, procedures, and initiatives and resolving cross-organizational issues. Coordinating policy, compliance, and program matters with VA offices and external stakeholders. Reviewing directives, legislation, reports, and inquiries and recommending implementation strategies. Integrating budget, workload, workforce, and program data to support resource planning and decision-making. Evaluating budget and staffing requirements and recommending resource allocations to support mission objectives. Preparing executive briefings, decision papers, issue analyses, and correspondence for Executive Director review and signature. Representing the Executive Director in meetings and engagements with senior officials and stakeholders. Building consensus among diverse stakeholders to resolve sensitive, high-visibility issues and initiatives. Conducting special studies and analyses and developing recommendations to address complex management challenges. Directing and reviewing executive communications and correspondence to ensure accuracy, quality, timeliness, and policy compliance. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available with supervisory approval Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption. Telework: Available - Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Executive Assistant/PD001090 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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 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 may be required to serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial 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 one-year probationary period or two-year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.