The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Click here for more information about CTAP eligibility on OPM's website.
Summary
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Click here for more information about CTAP eligibility on OPM's website.
This vacancy is open to current and former Department of Veteran Affairs employees who are eligible for priority consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).
Monitors, advises, and oversees the tracking and evaluation of project milestones for assigned Integrated Project Teams (IPTs). Operates with minimal supervision on assigned work products. Manages and coordinates multiple projects or programs concurrently utilizing various resources with internal and external stakeholders.
Applies Veterans' benefits laws and regulations that pertain to Compensation Service (CS) benefit programs. Studies and monitors program operations, new legislation, automated systems, management initiatives, and the operation of interacting programs and organizations to develop new and modified training material and other required documentation.
Demonstrates mastery of the claims process, procedures, functions, responsibilities, and authorities that interact in the administration and implementation of the CS benefits program. Participates in special projects devoted to supporting policy analysis and updates.
Researches and analyzes legislation, legislative history, regulations, regulation history, policy, case law, scientific studies, and claims data in order to formulate policy decisions affecting disability claims processing.
Creates and recommends instructions, directives, guidelines, policies, plans, or procedures to administer or carry out functions that support operations delivery or supporting delivery of benefits or services to Veterans. Develops and updates procedural guidance for distribution to field offices and ensures updates to procedural guidance is also implemented in VA business systems, tools, calculators, letters, and forms, as well as other program functionality to support business goals and objectives.
Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures to determine gaps where additional guidance is needed.
Collaborates with representatives across VA and external stakeholders to complete tasks and accomplish the mission of the compensation benefit program. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by legislation or the compensation program. Responds to challenges or criticisms from stakeholders in a manner that promotes collaboration.
Leads in-house efforts and participates actively as a team member or sub-group leader on project teams with internal and external stakeholders. Provides timely responses to internal and external stakeholders on policy related inquiries.
Communicates orally in a clear and comprehensive manner at all levels to seek and/or present information, solve problems, identify issues/risks, clarify existing adjudication regulations, and/or recommend policy direction.
Promotion Potential: This position is at the Full Performance Grade Level (GS-13).
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Compressed/Flexible: Not Available. Telework: Not available at this time, telework eligibility is at the discretion of the agency. Virtual: This is a virtual, location negotiable position. Position Description Title/PD#: Management and Program Analyst/ 39522A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.
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
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement: 04/17/2025.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: To receive CTAP selection priority, your grade level upon Reduction in Force must have been at least GS-12, and you must meet the time-in-grade requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. The applicant must document knowledge and/or experience managing multiple programs and/or projects; knowledge and/or experience researching federal statutes, regulations, court decisions, policies and procedures pertaining to the adjudication of Veterans' claims for Compensation or related benefits; knowledge and/or experience adjudicating Veterans' claims for disability compensation or related benefits; knowledge and/or experience with VA Compensation Service policymaking; maintaining effective work relationships; possess expert oral and written communication skills.
Volunteer Experience: 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. Full vs. Part-Time Employment:Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week. Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary but involves use of a personal computer so a degree of manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to use these tools is required. Occasional standing, bending, walking, and stooping are also necessary. Some slight physical effort is required in that incumbent lifts and carries reference books, files, and similar items. No special physical demands are required.
Education
There is no educational substitution at the GS-13 grade level.
Additional information
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.
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 will be discussed during the interview process.
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.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
APPLICANTS MUST BE DETERMINED TO BE WELL-QUALIFIED TO BE REFERRED AS CTAP ELIGIBLE. Well-qualified means the applicant has the knowledge, skills, and abilities and/or competencies which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy, including time in grade and quality level of experience. Applicants will be rated on the below competencies for this vacancy and must receive a score of at least 85 percent to be considered well-qualified.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Project Management: Applies principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance.
Veteran Benefits: Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, guides and procedures and judicial determination applicable to Veterans benefits programs or services.
Research and Analytical Skills: Ability to perform substantial research and rewriting to organize, balance, and complete written materials to meet publishing and distribution objectives; analyzes data from all angels to create thorough and complete publications.
Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgements.
Task Management: Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
Oral Communication: Expresses ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others; facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
Written Communication: Ability to communicate in writing including the ability to interpret complex and/or technical information and concepts and communicate them to a wide variety of audiences with different backgrounds, education, and skill levels.
You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position. 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 an interview.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package to include the documents detailed below. Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified; errors, omissions, or failure to submit the documents as specified will affect your rating or result in loss of consideration for employment.
Resume detailing specialized experience and competencies as they relate to this position
For each position in your resume, you must specify the start and end dates (month/year) and a description of duties. If the position was Federal, you must also indicate the grade level. Resumes containing a general summary of all positions held, not specifying start/end dates, and/or not including Federal grade level(s) are insufficient to determine basic qualifications.
Your most recent NON-AWARD SF-50. The SF-50 must indicate proof of status and should identify your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).
Your SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade (e.g. Promotion, Appointment, etc.) in order to verify time-in-grade requirements.
CTAP documentation - RIF notice, SF-50 showing VA employee, and performance appraisal
Copy of your most recentAnnual Performance Appraisal
Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
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 04/17/2025 to receive consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12722961.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office
810 Vermont Ave NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package to include the documents detailed below. Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified; errors, omissions, or failure to submit the documents as specified will affect your rating or result in loss of consideration for employment.
Resume detailing specialized experience and competencies as they relate to this position
For each position in your resume, you must specify the start and end dates (month/year) and a description of duties. If the position was Federal, you must also indicate the grade level. Resumes containing a general summary of all positions held, not specifying start/end dates, and/or not including Federal grade level(s) are insufficient to determine basic qualifications.
Your most recent NON-AWARD SF-50. The SF-50 must indicate proof of status and should identify your position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).
Your SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade (e.g. Promotion, Appointment, etc.) in order to verify time-in-grade requirements.
CTAP documentation - RIF notice, SF-50 showing VA employee, and performance appraisal
Copy of your most recentAnnual Performance Appraisal
Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
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 04/17/2025 to receive consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12722961.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office
810 Vermont Ave NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. 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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
