Management and Program Analyst

Summary

The incumbent serves as a Management and Program Analyst on the Executive Management Operations (EMO) staff for the Office of Mission Support (OMS). Provides guidance and assistance in matters of management practices and procedures related to personnel administration, human resources management, HR data management and statistical reporting, office program planning work, administrative and support services, and management improvement studies.

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Duties

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Specific duties include:

- Analyzes human resource requirements and capabilities for current and projected workloads; tracks authorized and assigned workforce; keeps management informed of workforce authorization issues.

-Assists in OMS HR program and conducts quality control, data analytics, workflows and process creation/reviews for OMS HR under the general direction of the Executive Management Officer and the EMO Supervisor HR GS-14.

-Provides the Director, EMO Directorate and EMO Deputy with work that is independently and thoroughly reviewed for accuracy, context, spelling, appropriate format, and grammar. Audits, and when required, ensures all assignment requests submitted are complete and ready for executive-level reviews and concurrences.

-Provides training in recruitment, classification, onboarding and sponsorship, performance management, awards programs, employee engagement, surveys, and use of approved software and tracking systems/software for personnel action requests.

-Experience in oral and written communications that are used in preparing and delivering verbal presentations and briefings to organizational, departmental, National-level Government Agencies, senior military and civilian leadership, and Congress, based on external requests for information. To include thorough reviews in the application of proofreading and editing communications with the proper use of grammar, spelling, context, punctuation, and formatting.

-Provides effective data analysis to establish trends and gaps of inefficiencies for supervisors and hiring officials in areas of recruitment and staffing for effective decision making.

-Attends regularly held meetings with Human Capital Services' HR Specialist and Supervisor to ensure all OMS hiring and pending personnel actions are accurately reviewed and completed, data captured and scheduled for timely processing.

-Serves as the intercessor between OMS Directors, Supervisors, and Subject Matter Experts in providing sound recommendations, advice, and counsel for short-and long-range planning and information IAW applicable guidance, instructions, directives, laws, etc.

-Effectively manages and coordinates special projects and/or initiatives within OMS and VA/VBA Central Office. Initiates, plans, and conducts management studies in such areas as, but not limited to, operational and organizational performance. Builds strong and productive relationships with other VA/VBA Central Office entities to reach project objectives and achieve mutually desired goals beneficial to VBA.

-Responsibilities include establishment of tracking mechanisms, both automated and manual, and development of requirements for automated tracking means. Uses systems and methods for tracking, managing, and daily reporting.

Work Schedule : Full time, Monday through Friday

Compressed/Flexible: Not Available.

Telework : Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD# : Management and Program Analyst; GS-0343-13 PD# 39452-A.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized.

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.

Requirements

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Conditions of 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, 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
• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:06/22/2026.

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 (unless if in the commuting area and eligible for a non-competitive hiring authority such as Schedule A, VRA, or 30% or more disabled Veterans).

• For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 level.

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. These requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement and those applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

GS-13 Grade Level:

• Specialized Experience: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level
  
  
  • Experience in data to include input/entry, monitoring, and tracking systems for senior level reporting.
  • Experience in the application of knowledge and skill sufficient in delivering senior level communication and procedures related to organizational, departmental, or public-sector's mission and goals.

Volunteer Experience: 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.

Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.

Physical Requirements: Position is sedentary.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at

Education

There is no education requirement or substitution at the GS-13 grade level.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Click here for more information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

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