Summary
This position is in the VA Acquisition Academy (VAAA), Acquisition Intern School (AIS) within the Office of Acquisitions & Logistics (OAL). Serves as a supportive program analyst for AIS, responsible for performing a wide range of complex assignments relative to providing training programs for AIS. The incumbent assists in data management, identifying, monitoring, and advising leadership on significant operational, community, communication, and personnel issues or actions for the organization.
Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to: As a member of the team, the incumbent will advise AIS leadership on the organization's significant, operational, community, and personnel issues or actions. Evaluates highest-level administrative guidance, transforms it into specific local guidance, issues guidance, defines program submissions, and solicits the submission of program and resource requirements for the organization. Oversees or participates in various academic reviews, manage small scale projects and surveys; collects, aggregates, and presents data; prepares statistical summaries; and prepares briefings. Assists in analyzing and preparing data analysis and developing platforms for data sharing. Monitors, identifies, and highlights issues. Coordinates resolution of issues to the extent possible and determines what issues must be addressed by senior leadership in the organization. Monitors and participates in special projects. Attends meetings with, or on behalf of, program manager and completes follow-up on actions resulting from meetings. Monitors activities or actions of the organization and keeps leadership properly informed of the highest priority items, ensures appropriate individuals are aware of actions requiring their attention, and follows up to ensure actions are properly completed. The incumbent works with the Program Managers and the Vice-Chancellors to collect, manage, analyze, and report performance and program data in support of the AIS accomplishment of operational performance goals and metrics. The incumbent serves in a variety of roles, ranging from project manager to team member to facilitator, as assigned by the Vice Chancellor. These assignments will demand well-developed leadership skills, the ability to perform in subordinate roles of support, the ability to work independently, creative problem-solving skills, patience with "short-fuse" projects, frequent exchanges with upper management, and the daily demand for responsible decision-making capabilities that reflect the mission of the AIS. The incumbent represents and responds directly to the directions and intentions of the Program Manager and indirectly to the Vice-Chancellors, in all instances maintaining a consistent position as an advocate and exemplary steward of a multi-million dollar training program. As a representative of the VAAA, the incumbent will participate in intra-agency, inter-agency, and federal/corporate committees, task forces, panels, and work groups that focus on a wide array of training issues and initiatives involving data analysis on manpower studies, budget allocations, and reports related to professional acquisition training and career development programs. Responsible for developing and disseminating information about the organization both to the public and internal customers/clients. Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and management and the coordination of information using web-based technology, Internet and Intranet, in addition to the more traditional mediums of communication. Develops and transmits informational materials to a variety of internal and eternal entities to enhance understanding of the Acquisition Intern School. Uses a variety of methods and techniques in achieving communications goals such as position papers, news releases, administrative materials, pamphlets, and other documents. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm EST. Location: The selectee will be required to report on-site at 7485 New Horizon Way, Frederick, MD 21703. Compressed/Flexible: Available with supervisory approval Telework: Available - Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD79850A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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 Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two 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 one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability Attention to Detail Communications Critical Thinking Customer Service Database Management Systems Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. A resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates specified in month and year, and indicates hours worked per week. If military or a civilian Federal employee, you must include your rank and/or grade. IMPORTANT NOTE: Only two (2) pages of your resume, starting at your work experience will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the specialized experience. Additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letters, links to additional information) will not be reviewed. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be contacted for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Area of Consideration: Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred in the following order: All current, permanent VA Employees in the Office of Acquisition and Logistics All other current, permanent VA employees All other applicants (if status) Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from Frederick, MD . This includes all locations that fall within a 50-mile driving distance from 7485 New Horizon Way, Frederick, MD 21703. During the application process, you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.