Supervisory Management & Program Analyst

About the role

The Resource Management Manager, within VHA's Manpower Management Office, leads a team supporting manpower management and Central Office resource allocation. As a technical expert and senior advisor, the manager oversees position management, workforce planning, policy development, risk management, strategic planning, and workload-based staffing.

The role supports VHA's effective implementation of manpower management capabilities.

What you will do

• This announcement will close on November 3, 2026.
• The first 50 applications received will receive priority consideration.
• Applications submitted after the first 50 applications have been received will not be considered unless otherwise requested by management.
• Provides authoritative technical leadership, advice, and assistance on highly complex, controversial, or precedent setting workforce matters involving finance and contracting.
• Validates studies to support new system level, long-term position management, manpower management, and financial forecasting strategic plans.
• Formulates program goals, plans, policies, and procedures dealing with the development and deployment of VHA-wide, decision-making criteria for resource allocation.
• Collaborates with Office of Finance and senior managers to improve resource allocation across programs and functions.
• Monitors and evaluates consistent implementation of, and compliance with, VHA policies and procedures.
• Oversees the development of business process maps, standard operating procedures, guidelines, and directives/policies to minimize risk to VHA.
• Serves as an expert technical and programmatic consultant for assigned mission areas.
• Serves as a senior advisor on VA-wide organizational structure, and is responsible for the efficient allocation of workforce within VHA Central Office.
• Leads the development of business processes, system requirements, and directives/policies to support new, enhanced workforce management capabilities.
• Provides oversight of organizational structure and manpower management activities to ensure official organizational charts and authorized FTE counts support VHA organizational objectives.
• Consults with VHA leadership to identify needs and develops national tools, reports, and guidelines to meet those needs.
• Works on behalf of VHA to close recommendations from the Office of Inspector General, the Government Accountability Office,and other internal and external assessments.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Yes Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.
• Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
• Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work.
• Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in-person mandate in their current position.
• Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space.
• 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 exemption.
• Any approval for a RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer.
• Duty Location Status: Location Negotiable based in conjunction with RTO Mandate Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

• The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
• A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
• 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 (***).
• 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 will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service.
• You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position, if applicable.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Education

Note: There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: 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. For further information, visit: ***

How you will be evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Documents you must provide

• Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
• You will not be contacted for additional information.
• Cover Letter Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An SF-50 showing 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 Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.
• Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old."

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.

After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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) at *** for more information.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position, if applicable. Your employment in this position will be at-will.

Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under 5 U.S.C. Chapters 23, 43, and 75 will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of General Counsel and not the Office of Special Counsel.

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.

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA 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 (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy.

Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at *** 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.