Management and Program Analyst

Summary The Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL) supports America's Veterans and families by delivering acquisition, logistics, and supply chain business solutions that provide better outcomes and harness technology to assure quality support/services for the VA multi-billion dollar acquisition mission. Learn more about this agency Duties ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Ensures compliance with all relevant legal, security, and regulatory requirements applicable to assigned program activities and projects. Coordinates the evaluation and analysis of logistics supply chain special projects developed to address critical, unique, or innovative logistics supply chain organizational performance needs. Develops and modifies new processes and procedures to improve the quality and effectiveness of Department of Veteran Affairs logistics supply chain program operations. Identifies risks within logistics supply chain program operations and assesses potential impacts to ensure effective mitigation and continuity of program activities. Evaluates the results of logistics supply chain internal management studies made by individual offices, private industry, other government organizations or contractors to assess their validity, effectiveness and potential applicability to organization operations. Conducts extensive analyses and oversight to evaluate organizational impact, feasibility practicality and effectiveness of existing and proposed logistic supply chain systems and procedures. Evaluates programs, functions, and organizational effectiveness to determine whether existing logistics supply chain systems and processes efficiently achieve intended objectives. Provides analysis and oversight of acquisition and logistics supply chain programs and related training activities. Assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of acquisition and logistics supply chain programs and functions. Reviews specifications and requirements by analyzing capabilities, costs, and functionality to support effective decision-making and logistics supply chain program planning. Coordinates activities such as defining requirements, communicating implementation logistics supply chain project plans, and resource requirements. Produces and presents information, reports and findings in a variety of formats utilizing Power BI, Microsoft Exccel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word and other application programs. Manages complex projects utilizing advanced analytical tools and methods while leveraging Artificial intelligence programs. Composes a wide variety of correspondence to include memoranda, letters, administrative issues, technical reports, operation procedures and policies, and internal audits. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: Available - Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policy. Requirements Conditions of employment 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 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: Must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to qualify for position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to the GS-12 level in Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience includes ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, security, and regulatory requirements applicable to assigned logistics and supply chain program activities and projects; coordinating the evaluation and analysis of special projects; developing and modifying new processes and procedures to improve the quality and effectiveness of logistics and supply chain program operations; identifying risks within logistics supply chain program operations and assesses potential impacts; evaluating the results of internal management studies; conducting extensive oversight and analyses of logistics supply chain existing and future programs; evaluating programs, functions, and organizational effectiveness; providing analysis of acquisition and logistics and supply chain programs; assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of acquisition and logistics/supply chain programs and functions; reviewing specifications and requirements by analyzing capabilities, costs, and functionality to support effective decision-making and program planning; coordinating activities such as defining requirements, communicating implementation project plans, and resource requirements; producing and presenting information and findings in a variety of formats; and managing complex logistics supply chain projects utilizing advanced analytical tools and methods. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional information Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal 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 80 or more before any Veterans preference points) 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/. Note: Per "Executive Order 14251: Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs", this position is no longer eligible for bargaining unit participation. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits 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. 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