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Job SummaryThis position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Education Service (EDU). The Service department has wide responsibility for activities relating to administering VA educational assistance programs to Veterans, Servicemembers, National Guard and Reserve members, and eligible dependents for their military service to the Nation.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:07/30/2026. 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 (unless if in the commuting area and eligible for a non-competitive hiring authority such as Schedule A, VRA, or 30% or more disabled Veterans). For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13 level. If you are a current VBA employee outside of the commuting area seeking reassignment or change to lower grade via this vacancy announcement, you must currently hold the GS-14 (or higher) and the promotion potential of your current position must be at least GS-14. 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. These requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement and those applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS-14 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; identifying trends and relationships in data; designing processes for data collection and communicating findings to internal and external stakeholders. Performing analysis of complex requirements and resource allocation problems using mathematical, statistical, or advanced modeling techniques. 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: The work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required to perform the duties of the position. The incumbent may sit to do much of the work. The nature of the work will place the incumbent often in a stressful situation and the incumbent must possess the maturity, and judgment to complete the work assignments. Some standing and walking is necessary. 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/.
Major DutiesSpecific duties include: The incumbent serves as a statistician within the Data Analytics team in Education Service. The primary responsibility is to analyze operational and performance data generated at both the VBA program and field levels. These analyses provide support to and assist the VBA leadership in their decision-making responsibilities. The incumbent also supports the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veteran Benefits Administration. The incumbent is a highly skilled statistician responsible for collecting, analyzing and interpreting data; identifying trends and relationships in data; designing processes for data collection and communicating findings to internal and external stakeholders. Performing analysis of complex requirements and resource allocation problems using mathematical, statistical, or advanced modeling techniques. The incumbent is responsible for the overall development, evaluation, coordination, and reporting of multi-discipline assessment, which include: development of independent program analysis and evaluation methodologies; analysis of alternatives; business case analysis; life cycle cost estimates; programmatic work breakdown structures; requirements validation and resource capabilities assessments. Utilizes advanced quantitative analytical techniques and methodologies, such as regression analysis, mathematical programming, modeling, simulations, conducting optimizations and automated tools. There is a need for the incumbent to have a strong background in mathematics and statistics in order to perform the functions assigned. The incumbent exhibits knowledge of program operations, new legislation, automated systems, management initiatives, VBA programs, and stakeholder organizations. Develops and prepares reports, maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor. Promotion Potential: None. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Analyst (Statistician);389820-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required This is not a bargaining unit position.RequirementsAs 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. 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 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.