Summary
The incumbent will serve as Management Analyst; the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Veterans Service Center Manager (VSCM) in the implementation of Compensation and Pension benefits programs under the auspices of their Regional Office. The Veterans Service Center has all the staff functions necessary to perform the administrative activities, including administrative support, fiscal operations, and some human resources management.
Duties
Major duties include but are not limited to: Performs analytical and evaluative work to advise or improve effectiveness of work methods and procedures, manpower utilization, work assignment distribution, delegations of authority, information and similar functions of management. Provides position management advice and recommendations. Develops proposals to restructure program areas that require redistribution of significant portions or tasks of positions that are distinct but interrelated. Studies and implement management improvements in administrative areas identified through such means as internal control reviews, and management studies. Uses analytical techniques of a moderate complex nature. Coordinates assigned budget and planning processes to inform upper management on key issues, to impact Agency processes and decision-making. Gathers information for assigned programs and reviews budget formulations and workload analysis. Maintains a Records Management Program for a multi-mission program and develops tools promoting the effective coordination of a Records Management Program. Conducts cost analyses such as development of life cycle or other cost analyses of projects, or performance or cost benefit or economic evaluations of programs. Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST) Compressed/Flexible: N/A Telework Eligible: 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. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Position Description/PD#: Management Analyst GS-9: 40325A, GS-11: 40324A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Requirements
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.Additional Conditions of Employment are as follows: 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 or trial 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 I-9 Acceptable Documents. 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
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications. You may submit unofficial transcripts when applying. However, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to provide an official transcript or a statement from the institution (e.g., from the registrar, dean, or other appropriate official) or equivalent documentation prior to the start date.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Problem Solving: Identifies issues and analyzes information to draw accurate conclusions, ensuring careful attention to detail. Dissects problems and information into their meaningful parts, and uses logic and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions Self Management: Sets well defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately Written Communication: Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner. Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. 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 are 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.For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.