Supervisory Program Analyst

SummaryAs a Supervisory Program Analyst, you will serve as the first level supervisor VBA's newly established Records Research Center (RRC) team. The RRC research team members are accountable for the day-to-day administration of activities related to the formulation, development, recommendation, promulgation, and implementation of military records research for the purpose of reconstructing activities and events of units and individuals who participated in hazardous and dangerous operations.ResponsibilitiesSupervisor accountable for the day-to-day administration of activities related to the formulation, development, recommendation, promulgation, and implementation of military records research for the purpose of reconstructing activities and events of units and individuals who participated in hazardous and dangerous operations. Advises the Program Manager (Records Officer) and Compensation Service leaders on the development of VBA level processes related to records research and the delivery of benefits and services. Directs the planning and execution of special management and case control studies to identify Veterans exposed to Agent Orange, other herbicides, chemicals, smoke fumes, or other substances. Oversees the records research center team, ensuring Veteran inquiries are effectively and efficiently responded to. Provides leadership for the development of records research strategic planning, evaluation, and execution. Works collaboratively with other Federal agencies and Veteran Service Organizations for the purpose of strategic planning. Supervises subordinate staff providing direction, performance counseling and evaluation, mentoring, and all other supervisory tasks.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsSpecialized Experience:To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. The Office of Personnel Management's group coverage qualification standards, associated individual occupational requirements (IOR), and individual qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found here. Specialized Experience: The applicant must document knowledge of a complex field of laws, regulations and Federal legislation pertaining to the full range of veterans benefits and a comprehensive and thorough knowledge of state, federal and local benefit programs in order to be able to explain them, both orally and in writing, to individuals of all educational backgrounds. Note: 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. 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/.EducationThere is no educational substitution at this grade level.Additional InformationWork Schedule: Regular office hoursCompressed/Flexible: Flexible Schedule AvailableTelework: AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: PD38520Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: BVO OnlyFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required Time-in-grade: Applicants who are/were 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-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13 level. To support your claim of time in grade, you must submit your most recent appointment, promotion, or within grade increase SF-50 (not an award or general adjustment SF-50). Some applicants may have to submit more than one SF-50 to demonstrate their eligibility. See the required documents section for more information. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. 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. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. 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. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. 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 view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.