Summary

The incumbent serves as the Deputy Director for Pension and Fiduciary Service (P&F) (21PF), of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Deputy Director advises and supports the Executive Director in determining organizational goals and objectives for Pension and Fiduciary Service.

Duties

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Specific duties include:

1. Advises the P&F Director and the Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits (PDUSB) on the development of VBA level processes related to the delivery of pension and fiduciary services.
2. Coordinates VBA's responses to external requirements and mandates that fall within the scope of P&F Service, such as those created by acts of Congress and public laws. Oversees the development of policy and planning analysis to support VBA's responsibilities in the continuum of care for Veterans.
3. Acts, as designated, for the Director on policy-setting decisions and/or broad organizational direction. Analyzes and evaluates situations requiring the Director's personal action, develops management options, and advises the Director of all potential consequences. Provides the Director with objective independent assessments as well as recommendations requiring approval by the Director.
4. Uses extensive knowledge of VBA/VA programs and operations to represent the Director when interpreting policy and reconciling conflicting interpretations and differences. Participates fully in discussions that establish overall goals, objectives, and long range plans for P&F Service. Provides specific recommendations to the Director and implements decisions made by the Director.
5. Evaluates proposed legislation/legislative changes for impact on the delivery of benefits and services to Veterans and their family member (workload, resources, and mandatory and discretionary spending. Gathers background material on a wide range of subjects for presentation to VBA, service organizations, and other stakeholders.
6. Reviews executive correspondence requiring concurrence and/or signature of the Director or top management/Agency officials. Exercises delegated signature authority for the Director judiciously to commit the support and concurrence of the Director in assigned areas and on specific projects.
7. Participates in Department-wide studies dealing with complex and sensitive matters that have political implications.

Promotion Potential: There is no Promotion Potential

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday

Compressed/Flexible: Not Available

Telework: Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Position Description/PD#: Deputy Director; 420740

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 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:06/08/2026.

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.

• For a GS-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14 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.

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

GS-15 Grade Level:

• Specialized Experience:
• • Broadunderstanding of VBA business lines, VA management objectives and analytical methods sufficient tooversee the development and implementation of programs and services.
  • Analyzing and evaluating major aspects of high visibility, substantive, mission-oriented programs.

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: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, labs, or commercial vehicles. Work requires the observance of fire regulation.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no education substitution.

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 Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced 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. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

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.

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

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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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.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.