Program Analyst

This position is located in the Office of Military to Civilian Readiness, located in Washington, DC. The incumbent serves as an advisor to senior leadership and is regularly required to develop, implement, and influence management policies

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following: Participates in the transition interagency governance structure as a VBA liaison and monitors operating programs, policies, services, and procedural activities supporting military to civilian readiness initiatives for separating Servicemembers, Veterans, caregivers and their families. Recommends objectives and operations for new and existing programs between other federal agencies and VBA within the scope of transition. The incumbent serves as a historical policy consultant when new information is released from Congress and the military departments that may have an impact on Veteran's transition. Provides procedural background to other agencies regarding transition processes and how to integrate VBA and the other agencies' information systems to provide a seamless transition for service members from active duty to potential entitlement to VA benefits. Responsible for major policy and tactical recommendations or decisions that have a direct and substantial effect on the implementation of VA military to civilian readiness activities on military installations worldwide. Works in close cooperation with other elements of VA, as well as interagency partners (such as Department of War, Department of Labor, etc.) as it relates to transitioning Service member benefits. Manages and leads multiple projects or programs concurrently where effort involves coordination among multiple resources, other divisions, or agents outside of the organization. Tracks, analyzes and reports on data provided through partnership agreements. Provides recommendations to program refinements, defines short and medium range plans, and validates program requirements. Research, learn and apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze and improve team effectiveness, efficiency and work products. Develops program mission, objectives, and strategies surrounding VA military to civilian readiness activities. Include special projects related to the same. Undertakes long- and short-range research and studies program activities to support the organization's business goals and objectives. Gathers and analyzes relevant data (Congress.gov, OMB regulations) and makes recommendations based on findings using available information resources such as Internet tools, manuals, and other reference material. Serves as VA transition SME and decision maker on military to civilian readiness policy, guidelines, military installation specific directives and procedural updates for contract personnel. May handle confidential acquisition data in support of the same. Promotion Potential: GS-13 Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst, GS-12, GS-13 PD# 42266-A, 42267A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining Unit: No

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-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 probationary or 2-year trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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 Selectees are required to service a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding 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 I-9 Acceptable Documents.

There is no educational requirement or substitution at the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels.