Summary
Primary purpose of this position is to serve as a subject matter expert and lead advisor on the development, drafting, coordination, and oversight of VA regulations. The incumbent is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal regulations impacting programs and services administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, including the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and National Cemetery Administration (NCA).
Duties
Duties Include: Develops and drafts regulatory amendments to title 38 Code of Federal Regulations, that comply with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), Executive Orders, Office of the Federal Register guidelines, and VA internal processes. Independently identifies regulatory needs arising from new legislation, litigation, program changes, or external recommendations. Provides technical assistance to senior leaders and program managers, translating complex legislative provisions into regulatory language and ensuring the intent of Congress is clearly reflected. Develops briefing materials and, talking points, for regulatory initiatives and ensure that all communications reflect the Department's policy position and legal interpretation. Coordinates clearance and consultation with legal counsel, program leadership, and policy offices, to manage the preparation of justifications, impact analyses, and responses to public comments. Monitors legal and regulatory trends, court decisions, and Congressional activities that may prompt regulatory action, to proactively plan for regulatory adjustments to mitigate risks and maintain program integrity. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandate requires selectee to report in person unless an approved exemption is already in place. Telework: May be authorized in accordance with agency policy. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space. Position Description/PD#: PD00015A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two 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 one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
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 evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be contacted 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. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Area of Consideration: Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred in the following order: All current, permanent VA Employees in the OSVA All other current, permanent VA employees All other applicants (if status) Cut-off Date: This announcement will remain open until the closing date, 12/31/2026. The initial cut-off date is October 12,2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks after that. The cut-off date will be used to evaluate candidates for the initial available vacancies. During the application process, you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.