Supervisory Program Analyst
Summary
Supervises a team designing and deploying IT systems and business processes for veterans' benefits, advising senior leadership on automation and policy improvements.
The Supervisory Program Analyst position is under the Assistant Director of the Systems Support and Operational Review Staff. The incumbent will supervise subordinate staff and employees' work relating to the specification, design, testing, evaluation and deployment of innovation programs, business processes, software applications and integrated solutions. The incumbent serves as a primary advisor to the Assistant Director, the Executive Deputy Directors of CS, and the CS Executive Director.
SPECIFIC DUTIES include: Serves as a primary advisor to the Assistant Director of the System Support and Operational Review Staff, the Executive Deputy Directors of Compensation Service, and the Compensation Service Executive Director. Performs significant internal and external coordination of Compensation Service initiatives concurrently and sequentially; develops comprehensive recommendations for products to be initiated; and evaluates management proposals concerned with changes to existing organizational structures to assure that the optimum mix of operating costs are viable and the proposed program structure is consistent with the Compensation Service and VBA strategic business system vision. Provides technical and administrative supervision to a staff of technical experts and oversee the daily operation of the unit, ensures programs and priorities are being executed; develops performance standards; and evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; resolves minor issues; effects minor disciplinary measures; interview candidates for positions in unit; recommends appointments and promotions; identifies training needs and finds ways to improve staff and organization; carries out EEO policies and programs. Coordinates goals, priorities, staff resources, productivity, quality and general activities with higher-level management. Assesses resource and workload issues and promptly identifies issues requiring outside intervention. Serves as the functional POC to day-to-day activities related to programs driven by information technology and business process optimization. Works with teams of Senior Executive Service Directors, technical staff and group of experts to implement Compensation Service business system initiatives. Analyzes and identifies program areas which can be improved by automation or changes in policy or procedures. Recommends the changes required, whether automated or not, to institute those improvements. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Compressed/Flexible: Not 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: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Program Analyst; PD: 38945A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
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, 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 Selectees are required to service a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position. 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.