Summary
This position is established to support the Program Management Office (PMO) as a Program Analyst and is responsible for supporting stakeholder outreach efforts, program management and day-to- day execution of operational activities.
Duties
Supports the overall administrative management of the Department. This may include interpreting administrative policies, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice to on related issues. Coordinates and establishes goals, objectives, and long-range communication and outreach plans for the Department that are in alignment with the strategies of the Directorate and the VFMP organization. Arranges for annual Department goal-setting sessions, coordinates the development of the outreach plan with the other Departments and with the PMO Director. Performs special and recurring assignments/projects for the Department. Designs the scope and approach of the project or study; identify resources needed to support the project or study; and serve as committee chairperson, project manager, or member of work group, as appropriate. Maintains tracking for assignments to the Department including one-time assignments; ongoing initiatives; reporting for various committees and workgroups; and weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Facilitates effective working relationships among VFMP supervisors in crosscutting matters, such as program management, escalations, outreach efforts and issue resolution. Resolves complex and sensitive issues by performing in depth analysis of the issues/problems and developing recommendations/procedures which ultimately impact the effectiveness of the Department. Represents the Department in a variety of situations, including meetings, conferences, and site visits. Implements actions designed to improve department operations or resources. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available at management's decision. Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work five days per week unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD85576A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. 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 Physical Requirements: Work is primary sedentary. Some travel may be required. The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
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 Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL 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 the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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. During the application process you may 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. This job is open to current permanent Department of Veterans Affairs employees. Areas of Consideration - Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order: Current permanent VA employees designated as surplus or displaced by the VA - Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) eligible Current permanent VA employees of the Office of Integrated Veteran Care (current SF-50 must show IVC in box 22 or 135 in box 40) Current permanent VA employees of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) (current SF-50 must show VHA in box 22)