Summary
The position is located in the Veterans Benefits Administration Compensation Service. The Senior Advisor serves as the principal advisor on the administration, oversight and execution of VBA's disability compensation appeals and decision review program. Advises on and recommends plans, legislation, regulation, procedures & standards in support of VBA programs and associated activities related to Veterans' and other claimants' disagreements with VBA disability compensation decisions..
Duties
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The position is located in the Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA), Compensation Service (CS). The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Advising on the development and analysis of long-range plans for appeal/decision review program activities, services, and processes.
2. Providing procedural guidance and technical advice targeted to the needs of VA personnel in regional offices.
3. Providing functions to include, but not limited to, appeals program strategic planning continuous process improvement, change management, risk management and internal controls and executive customer-relationship management.
4. Providing advice, options, and/or recommendations on complex issues or problems impacting the streamlined, efficient, timely, and accurate delivery of benefits sought on appeals or decision
review.
5. Reviewing and advises on proposed legislation, policies, and procedures pertaining to claims and appeals programs and services; recommends and assists with overseeing implementation of
appropriate action.
6. Participating in Congressional hearings/engagements on proposed legislation and program oversight.
Qualifications
Applicants must have one or more years of experience that clearly demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities below. This training and/or experience MUST be reflected by descriptions of your experience in your resume. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR 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; religious; 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Demonstrates experience in advising on high-visibility legal and policy matters, and conducting detailed analysis of the design, implementation, and impact of policies, procedures, and initiatives for specialized programs.
Additional information
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.
