Program Analyst

Summary

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

Duties

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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: NotAvailable

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

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:11/04/2026.

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-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level.
• 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.

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

• GS-12 Grade Level:

Specialized Experience:Building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, prioritizing and completing multiple projects concurrently using sound project management principles.

Independently analyzing and evaluating on a quantitative and qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs and tracking and reporting the progress of projects, tasks and initiatives.

• GS-13 Grade Level:

Specialized Experience: : An extensive knowledge and skills in building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders. The ability to serve as a liaison between the agency/organization and stakeholders.

Experience in strategic project development and analyzing complex, technical issues to provide sound recommendations for resolutions and improvements. Experience analyzing and interpreting data, formalizing program plans, managing multiple projects concurrently where effort requires coordination among multiple resources and entities as well as experience developing strategies for proactive coordination and collaboration with internal and external agents.

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 educational requirement or substitution at the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels.

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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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.

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.