Description du poste
In this role, you will help VA Human Resources and Administration deliver talent development and learning services by managing projects and programs. You will use project management, analysis, and program evaluation to produce studies, reports, and recommendations for VA managers. You will work in the Human Capital Services Center (HCSC) and report to the Program Manager. This position manages assigned projects and evaluates program operations.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
As the Program Specialist, the incumbent serves as a VA expert coordinating processes related to learning solutions; collection, management, and reporting of enterprise data related to training and employee development; and other Department-level initiatives. Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Functioning as a project manager for assigned projects, developing management plans, procedures, and methodology, and preparing short- and long-term action plans and schedules. Conducting complex and special studies, cost benefit analyses, and evaluations for efficiency and productivity, and recommending changes or improvements in work methods and procedures. Analyzing project data and requirements to identify problem areas, assess impact, and formulate solutions, and preparing reports, presentations, policy statements, and written guidelines. Meeting with project stakeholders to define priorities, goals, and objectives, and negotiating with managers to obtain needed resources and support. Functioning as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for business contracts related to assigned projects, and providing technical assistance and direct support to management staff. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 08:00am to 04:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available with supervisor approval Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption. Telework: AD-HOC/situational Telework available with supervisory approval Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD38169A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/16/2026. 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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. 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. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to some former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify time-in-grade. 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. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Managing or leading projects or programs, including developing project plans, schedules, and procedures; Conducting studies, analyses, or evaluations of program or administrative operations, including cost-benefit analysis, and