Duties- Performs a variety of complex analytical activities to evaluate, develop, advise, and promote improvement in station managerial and personnel policies, practices, methods, procedures, and organizational structures. Researches, provides interpretation, information, and advice on policies and procedures to the VSCM and AVSCM. Analyzes and evaluates administrative internal control systems to assess compliance with agency directives and effectiveness in identifying possible fraud, waste, or mismanagement.
- Participates in discussions, meetings, conferences and conference calls with agency administrators, senior subject matter and technical personnel, and other federal agency officials to secure and provide information, to investigate facts; present conclusions, recommendations, and alternatives; obtain concurrence; develop alternate courses of actions; and mutually resolve problems.
- Advises management of unique conditions and issues which affect administrative activities and provides guidance on interpretation and implementation of new and revised legislation, policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Serves as a liaison between VBA District Offices and the RO, coordinating and facilitating initiatives that require team cooperation and action.
- Handles correspondence and is privy to sensitive employee and labor relations issues such as local negotiations, grievance responses, and disciplinary/performance action drafts and files. Acts with extreme confidentiality and discretion when dealing with highly sensitive employee and labor relation matters for example, disciplinary actions and management strategy in negotiations with labor.
- Provides local advice and prepares memos for the VSMC regarding labor management issues, master agreement discrepancies and management's position on such issues such as changes in working conditions or conditions of employment within the Regional Office. Keeps all records and timetables concerning Master Agreement matters for the Veteran Service Center.
- Regularly apprises the VSCM and AVSCM(s) of initiative status and recommends when intervention is necessary, providing sound advice and guidance to station management in achieving the RO's objectives.
- Studies areas requiring new or substantially modified work methods, procedures and systems necessitated by changes in mission, staffing levels to improve productivity, quality, and timeliness. Incumbent must have knowledge of all aspects of Regional Office (RO) management, enough to advise the VSCM, AVSCMs, and other station leadership on operations and serves as a consultant. Coordinates and prepares responses to Central Office requests for Field Station input such as workload projections, equipment requirements, staffing needs, and suggested improvements to procedures.
- Assists with plans and schedules for ongoing production-oriented work on a quarterly and annual basis and directs assignments of similar duration. Adjusts staffing levels or work procedures within the organizational unit to accommodate resource allocation decisions made at higher echelons. Justifies the purchase of supplies and new equipment. Improves work methods and procedures used to produce work products. Oversees the development of technical data, estimates, statistics, suggestions, and other information useful to higher level managers in determining which goals and objectives to emphasize. Decides the methodologies to use in achieving work goals and objectives, and in determining other management strategies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
RequirementsConditions of Employment- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
QualificationsTime-in-grade: Applicants who are/were 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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07 level. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 level. To support your claim of time in grade, you must submit your most recent appointment, promotion, or within grade increase SF-50 (not an award or general adjustment SF-50). Some applicants may have to submit more than one SF-50 to demonstrate their eligibility. See the required documents section for more information. ANDSpecialized ExperienceGS-11 Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized Experience is defined as: Specialized experience such as: - Responsibility for database management software for analysis,
- Reports and managing activities;
- Demonstrating work experience using techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs;
- Tracking and analysis of assigned program areas;
- Analyzing and preparing program status reports for internal and external use at all levels;
- Planning, scheduling, and conducting studies/surveys;
- Utilizing computer techniques for statistical purposes;
- And managing information systems
OrPh.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related OrCombining Education and Experience Specialized ExperienceGS-12 Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized Experience is defined as using advanced management principles for: - Developing strategic planning, development of communication and marketing materials, and resource allocation;
- Evaluating the effectiveness of business operations and the efficiency and productivity of management; advanced experience with the planning, research, analysis and problem solving of assigned programs;
- Expert in conducting queries and audits of business programs/policy assessments.
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.
The Office of Personnel Management's group coverage qualification standards, associated individual occupational requirements (IOR), and individual qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found here. EducationA transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for federal employment. You can verify your education here. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Additional informationWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Title/PD#: Management Analyst GS - 11/12; PD 40321A, 40322A
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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