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Supervisory Management and Program Analyst

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Benefits Administration
Pension and Fiduciary Service

Summary

Pension and Fiduciary (P&F) Service administers the pension programs and fiduciary activities for compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) and pension beneficiaries Department of Veteran's Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration. P&F Service is responsible for the development of policy, procedures, training, and oversight of the delivery of VA pension benefits and fiduciary activities worldwide.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Relocation Incentive may be offered to the Washington DC area only, all other cities are not authorized.
Salary
$126,384 - $164,301 per year

Salary shown is the basic pay WITHOUT locality pay. Once a selection is made, the locality pay WILL BE added to the salary based on the duty location

Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Promotion potential
15
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
101-P&F-13050482-26-ERH-NBU
Control number
883365800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open ONLY to current permanent employees of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and those eligible for priority consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).

Duties

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Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Serves as a senior official responsible for coordinating and integrating work while focusing on program initiatives. Identifies and develops ways to resolve broad problems and cope with issues which directly impact accomplishment of principal VBA program goals that can impact internal and external stakeholders by initiating and leading projects and work groups that involve input and collaboration across the organization, federal agencies, Congressional and legislative liaisons.
  • Oversees system development to support regulations and policies for Pension and Fiduciary Service programs. Ensures systems utilized for claims processing provide the functionality to support claims processing and delivery of benefits to beneficiaries.
  • Monitors performance of Pension and Fiduciary Programs. Ensures that program applications used by reviewers are consistent with the Department's and VBA's performance goals while monitoring rating consistency across field stations. Accountable for quality assurance on consolidated claims processing and other agency initiatives. Establishes and monitors work measurement credit associated with various types of claims processing. Identifies legislative proposals for both the pension and fiduciary programs that are designed to improve delivery of benefits.
  • Exercises delegated authority for management decisions related to major programs and projects. P&F Service programs are established internally or at senior P&F Service levels. Provides advice to the Deputy Director and Executive Director on the implementation of management and operational approaches for VBA. Initiates and conducts confidential studies as a basis for recommending change in P&F Service policies or operations.
  • Ensures the efficient, effective and timely execution of assigned programs in accordance with the established objectives, schedules, and program funds. Ensures customer satisfaction by providing a quality product consistent with the direction of higher authority, laws, regulations and policies. Collaborates with the Deputy Director and Executive Director to define program and project management goals. Develops coordinated positions within P&F Service and makes decisions that affect long-range courses of action.
  • Serves as an authorized source for decisions and guidance dealing with program objectives. Provides leadership in establishing and maintaining effective management processes and work environments conducive to effective integration of technical functions of planning, budget, resource management, information technology and program project management. Maintains a thorough understanding of statistical techniques and management principals. Ensures that data elements, as well as any reports or information used, are accurate and routinely generated and made available.
  • Conducts site visits to monitor field stations performance of claims processing and management. Establishes and monitors work measurement credit associated with various types of claims processing. Provides guidance to improve the quality of the manual guidance and claims processing systems. Manages the legislative proposal process.
  • Issues reports to field stations makes recommendations to improve operations and/or to require compliance in regulation, policy, and procedure. Serves as the Pension and Fiduciary Service's liaison with Field Managers, OIG, GAO, VSOs, and OFO. Represents the Department at meetings and conferences. Provides guidance and notification to PMCs and/or Fiduciary Hubs regarding policy, procedure or system changes issues and updates. Provides written responses to OIG, GAO, and Congressional inquiries.
  • Conducts all aspects of personnel management for assigned staff; mentors' subordinates in providing optimal customer focused and Veteran-centric support services, coordinates team initiatives. Plans and coordinates work efforts, assigns and reviews work, resolves employee issues/complaints, selects new employees, sets performance standards, and evaluates performance of subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory staff. Recognizes employee accomplishments, proposes and/or approves disciplinary actions, establishes and/or approves training, etc. Develops long--range organizational plans and goals. Assures that the equal opportunity programs for minority groups, minorities and disadvantaged persons are implemented, operational, and effective.

Promotion Potential: There is no Promotion Potential

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Management and Program Analyst; 41156A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Is Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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 or 2-year trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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
  • Selectees are required to service a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:09/10/2026.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who are current 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-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14 level.
The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
GS-15 Grade Level:
  • Specialized Experience: Overseeing projects and tasks including the improvement, initiation, and development of services and programs administered by the administration; Technical expert in adjudication of claims and processing; Provides guidance and oversight to subordinate and leadership staff; Manages and improves the effectiveness of claims processing activities; Provides resolutions and recommendations on a wide range of issues which affect programs, including changing legislation, management goals, and objectives and strategies.

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 typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, labs, or commercial vehicles. Work requires the observance of fire regulation.

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/.

Education

There is no educational requirement or substitution at the GS-15 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.

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced 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/.

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.

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.

Relocation Incentive maybe offered to the Washington DC area only, all other cities are not authorized.

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 or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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 (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Project Management: Applies principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance.
Analytics and Technique: Knowledge of analytical practices, theories and techniques to gather/assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions and devise solutions.
Oral Communication: Ability to communicate orally; 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.
Written Communication: Write material to include policies and portrayal of statistical data in a clear, concise, organized and convincing manner to internal and external contacts.

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. 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 (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Accountability
  • Customer Service
  • Decisiveness
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • 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.


Veterans Benefits Administration

OUR MISSION: "To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors." How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries.

The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE").

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips.

Agency contact information

Erik Hubbard
Phone
(313) 596-7200
Email
erik.hubbard@va.gov
Address
VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office
810 Vermont Ave NW
Washington, DC 20420
US

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