About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in a Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Office of Mission Support (OMS). The incumbent serves as Management Analyst within the Office of Security, Operations, Safety, Security, and Preparedness and Administration (OSSPA) Directorate.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:09/08/2026. 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-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 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-13 Grade Level: Specialized experience is defined as experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service related to all forms program, administrative issues directives, Forms Management, Publications and Mail program that supports VBA Central Office and the regional offices. Examples of specialized experience include: Leads complex analyses involving regulatory compliance, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements, Paper Reduction Act (PRA) implications, and cross-program impacts. Develops agency-level recommendations to improve forms governance, usability, and digital transformation initiatives. Oversees coordination of high-visibility forms initiatives involving multiple stakeholders across VA nationwide, OMB, and external entities. The work requires consideration of overlapping program responsibilities, such as ensuring compliance with PRA requirements while coordinating with printing and distribution processes, or evaluating mail program costs alongside budget constraints. The incumbent must adapt analytical techniques to unique or changing circumstances and develop new methods or approaches to address emerging operational challenges. 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: Position is sedentary 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: Expert knowledge in programming, regulations, guidelines and processes in order to serve as a technical authority on VBA-wide forms and form letter lifecycle management. Ensures VBA forms comply with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements; identifies deficiencies and develops corrective action strategies. Designs and implements process improvements using data-driven methodologies to reduce burden, streamline workflows, and increase operational consistency. Leads analytical reviews of VBA printing, distribution, and mail operations to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities. Prepares periodic spending summaries, briefing materials, and program updates for senior leadership, presenting findings and recommending alternative strategies to optimize resources. Conducts forecasting and scenario analysis to assess the impact of operational decisions on multi-program budgets. Evaluates funding requirements for emerging initiatives and advises leadership on resource implications, risks, and compliance considerations Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Compressed/Flexible: Not Available. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Management Analyst; 422580. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.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.