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Summary The non-supervisory Program Analyst is a member of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Secretary-Center for Women Veterans in Washington D.C. The center's responsibilities are to assess women Veteran's services within and outside the Department on an ongoing basis and to assure that VA policy and planning practices address the needs of women. Responsibilities The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prepares analytical, technical, and administrative duties in the budget administration process including budget formulation, justification, presentation, and execution for the Center. Administers and monitors education and training programs for Center employees. Reviews all actions managed by the Director of the Center for Women Veterans to ensure appropriate and accurate coordination. Interacts with a range of VA personnel; organizes and prioritizes administrative matters in the office. Monitors the Center's website. Coordinates schedules and special programs; and functions as the special projects officer for the Center. Obtains programs or technical expertise to assist in projects. Under the director of the Director and Associate Director, the staff leads as necessary to accomplish Center's established goals. Compiles and edits pertinent report data and statistical information relative to the Center Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: May be Available Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: 31041A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NOT Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment 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 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial 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 period one year probationary period or two year trial period 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, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/31/2025. 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-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. 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 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-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 1) Prepares executive level correspondence for review including Requests for Information from congressional members to meet special project deadlines and in compliance with policy and standards; 2) Conducts briefings on project goals for internal and external stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, non-profit organizations, and senior management; 3) Effectively uses VIEWS or similar electronic records management system to record and track documents for signature or concurrence; 4) Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, non-profit organizations, and VA senior management, to ensure the alignment of program goals and objectives; 5) Understanding Congressional guidelines to ensure that reports and related documents are addressed and support congressional requirements; and 6) Collaboration with external and strategic partners to design regional, state and community programs. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Project Management Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, though extended hours may be required during highpriority deadlines 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/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information 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 (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. 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. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Veterans Affairs competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be found well-qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications: Serve or served in a senior regulatory, policy, or executive management role with direct experience in: leading the development and clearance of complex regulatory proposals; coordinating with OMB, OIRA, and oversight entities; supervising GS-13 through GS-14 staff in any programmatic, policy, or administrative capacity; and integrating regulatory, analytical, and operational priorities into enterprise-level decision-making. Information about 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/. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.