Program Manager

The Institute for Learning, Education and Development provides training solutions and services to support the VA's high performing workforce throughout their career life cycle. ILEAD is responsible for the analysis, development, delivery, implementation, and evaluation of education, learning, development, and training programs, products, and services. ILEAD also includes leadership development, talent management, and succession planning.

MAJOR DUTIES: Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work Evaluates work performance of subordinates including giving advice, counsel, or instructions to employees on both work and administrative matters Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment of such positions Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievences and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager. Effects minor disciplinatry measures, such as warnings and reprimands; recommending other action in more serious cases. Develops performance standards and holds subordinates accountable Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations, or in advising management officials of higher rank. Making decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors, team leaders, or similar personnel Executive leadership responsibility for the implementation and oversight of all VHA training governance, oversight, compliance, auditing and reporting functions Ensure VHA compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements related to conference approval Responsible for the accreditation of learning services and associated analytics that best support and enhance ILEAD's client/partner relationships. Evaluates the effectiveness of operations supervised and advises higher level management official of problems involving the relationship of the operations supervised to broader programs and their impact of such programs Supports the oversight of planning, analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of the VHA training plans and associated analytics that best support and enhance ILEAD client/partner relationships. Identifies alternatives to VHA training priorities, effectiveness, and provides managerial advice and assistance on overall requirements, policies and challenges Independently develops, reviews, and interprets various regulations, legislative proposals, policies and directives pertaining to resources, budget, programming, financial, business strategy, facilities, and infrastructure operations of ILEAD Oversees interagency operations between VHA and other government departments such as Department of Defense. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Program Manager/PD166530

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.