Summary
The Supervisory Management & Program Analyst is responsible for special projects and reviewing complex, sensitive procurement and contracting issues across the Office of Acquisition, Construction and Logistics (OALC). The role of this position is to provide expert analysis and advice to support critical VA programs and resolve issues affecting the delivery of healthcare and essential resources to Veterans.
Duties
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Coordinating with VA technical personnel to ensure program compliance with regulatory policies, communication standards, and user requirements. Representing VA on workgroups, including the VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)/VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) Workgroup. Reviewing and providing comments on proposed VAAR and VAAM changes. Applying complex analytical techniques to evaluate agency-wide acquisition systems and applications. Determining whether acquisition systems efficiently achieve intended objectives and provide appropriate management controls. Evaluating agency-wide programs, functions, and organizations to assess management effectiveness. Determining whether management systems achieve intended objectives and provide appropriate management controls. Collaborating on VA-wide and interrelated OGA projects to achieve organizational objectives. Developing project schedules to ensure milestone completion. Resolving project conflicts and other issues. Coordinating with acquisition and logistics offices to support highly technical and complex contract requirements. Leading workforce planning to align staffing, skill sets, and workload distribution with PASS service-delivery demands. Planning, assigning, and evaluating work in accordance with organizational priorities. Establishing performance expectations and conducting performance-management activities in accordance with Federal personnel regulations. Identifying training and professional-development needs to support certification and career progression. Fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Directing program development and sustainment. Ensuring compliance with agency policies and priorities. Establishing short-term work priorities and completion schedules. Assigning work based on priorities, task difficulty, and employee capabilities. Resolving work-related issues presented by subordinate employees. Eliminating or reducing production bottlenecks and barriers. Improving business practices and promoting team building. Overseeing employees performing highly independent analytical assignments. Balancing workload, workforce development, and resource requirements to support the timely, accurate, and effective execution of national acquisition and program-management initiatives. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available with supervisory approval Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption. Telework: Available - Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD00325A 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 Customer Service Decision Making Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Leadership Problem Solving Project Management Project Management Resilience 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, Logistics, and Construction (OALC) All other current, permanent VA employees All other applicants (if status) Applicant Count: This announcement will remain open until the closing date, 10/19/2026, or when the applicant count is reached, whichever is earlier. The applicant count is the point at which the first 60 applications are received. All applications submitted that day up to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date the applicant count is reached will be accepted and considered. 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.