Senior Program Analyst (DOW Engagement)

This position is in the Medical Disability Examination Office (MDEO), Exam Operations and Analytics Staff. The incumbent will serve as a liaison to all Department of War interactions with MDEO and VA's programs of disability examinations.

Specific duties include: Serves as a liaison to all Department of War interactions with MDEO and VA's programs of disability examination. Principal advisor to AD, DED, and ED; recommends objectives and operations for new and existing programs between VBA and other agencies. Represents AD, DED, and ED & serves as the key MDEO POC in matters involving efforts of the VA/DOD Joint Committee and subbenefits executive committee. Speaks for the DED, ED, AD, in engagements with senior ranking civilian and military officials. Recommends objectives & operations for new and existing programs between DOD & VBA within the scope of the process development activity. Serves as a historical research consultant when new information is released from agencies that may have an impact on veteran's filing claims. Plans & develops activities & program initiatives to enhance VBA Medical Disability examination of delivery of services - developing & interpreting policies, devising alternatives, & adopting procedures necessary to implement program decisions or changes. Prepares white papers, briefings, and in-depth presentations to assist management in the formulation of policy decisions. also prepares specific program responses & other special reports. Acts as the MDEO representative on project assignments & various inter/intra agency work groups or special project teams. Formulates and recommends instructions, directives, guidelines, policies, plans or procedures to administer or carry out functions which support operations delivery or supporting delivery of benefits to Veterans. Studies program operations, new legislation, automated systems, management initiatives & the operation of interacting programs & organizations to develop new & modified operating instructions & training material. Analyzes and evaluates on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting goals and objectives. Undertakes long and short range research. Gathers relevant data, analyzes it critically and makes recommendations based on findings. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position. Virtual: Current MDEO staff with an out-based duty location will continue to report to their current approved duty location upon selection. Position Description/PD#: Senior Program Analyst (DOW Engagement); PD 399570 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Duty Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

As 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 period, 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.