This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/512842000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Office of Performance Analysis and Integrity (PA&I) is the Veterans Benefits Administration's definitive source of information, guidance and insight for improving performance management and program integrity. The Office is responsible for managing and directing all centrally-directed VBA efforts to determine how well the organization (VBA) is meeting the needs and expectations of its employees and external customers (e.g., Veterans). As a Program Analyst you will:
Learn more about this agency10/09/2018 to 10/12/2018
$96,970 - $126,062 per year
GS 13
2 vacancies in the following location:
No
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
13
No
No
CASK-10318852-19-KS
512842000
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/12/2018.
You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position. Applicants MUST possess experience that clearly demonstrates the following competencies. This experience and/or training MUST be reflected by descriptions of your experience in your resume:
Competency 1: Technical Competence: Mastery demonstrated skill in developing complex queries, reports, and dashboards including prototyping, developing code, testing and implementing in the production environment.
Competency 2: Project Management: Ability to use project management software.
Competency 3: Partnering: Ability to collaborate with organizational counterpart in the development and recommendation of policies and procedures.
Competency 4: Critical Thinking: Ability to apply critical thinking skills in diagnosing, understanding and solving complex business problems and provide reliable technical data extraction/aggregation software algorithms.
Competency 5: Oral Communication: Ability to communicate orally.
Competency 6: Writing: Ability to communicate in writing.
Physical Requirements: The work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. There are no special physical requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
You may qualify based on your specialized experience as described below. There is no provision for substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level.
For GS-13, one year of specialized experience equivalent to grade GS-12 in Federal or other service is qualifying.
Note: There is no provision for substitution of education for experience at grade GS-13.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility may be discussed during the interview process.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6, 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact 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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/12/2018 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10318852.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5 point (TP), 10 point (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD-214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/512842000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) provides a variety of benefits and services to service members, veterans and their families. The VBA has been undergoing a major transformation that is people-centric, results-oriented and forward-looking, and which includes integration of solutions that will ensure total lifelong engagement with service members, veterans and their families.