Management Analyst
The position involves participation in the total management improvement process; specifically, in the areas of Programs and Operations relative to Control Analysis, Documentation Procedures and Control, writing of directives, and other duties as may be assigned. Detailed explanation follows:
Reviews and studies laws, VA administrative issues and special instructions to determine their effect on organizational alignment, work methods and procedures, application of work measurement, work simplifications, documentation of essential records, and flow of communications to determine the need for new or revised local policies, procedures or controls, and to coordinate these determinations with operation officials concerned. Conducts comprehensive Manpower Utilization Surveys. Ingenuity, original thinking, inventiveness, and independent judgment are required to arrive at clear-cut determinations as to whether manpower, material, and funds are being used to the optimum. These surveys require the application of special skills involving auditing, reviewing, and analyzing and interpreting controlling laws, regulations, and procedures, as implemented by various manuals and publications. Develops and composes Regional Office publications governing station management policies and procedures as assigned. Participates in the planning of Regional Office space acquisition and alterations. Assists management in developing budget estimates by referring to prior year data, compiling information and completing the various documents for the station budget plan. Prepares fund distribution and informs management officials of these allocations. Observes fund usage and makes revisions as needs, priorities, etc., occur. Consults with the Director/ Assistant Director on these matters. Responds to inquiries from Congressional, Central Office, other Federal Agencies and news media personnel regarding current VA benefits and application procedures. Monitors, interprets and analyzes data available through VBMS, EPR, WATRS, Tableau, WIT, and other systems to validate correct reporting, analyze trends and to suggest improvements in managerial and operational effectiveness. Prepares and interprets the statistical data for Quarterly Management briefings, site visits, Trip Packs, and other reports. Coordinates the reports control system to ensure completed, accurate and timely submission of all reports. Provides support to divisional management on significant issues that include, but are not limited to; policies, Division goals and objectives, internal controls, and the preparation of priority reports to the Director, VA Central Office, and Office of Field Operations. Reviews all new directives from all sources and advises the Director's Office regarding the impact on Division programs and how to implement the new requirements. Reviews existing circulars, directives, and other publications to assure that they comply with applicable Division, Regional Office, VBA and VA policies and procedures. Serves on station committees as assigned. Is assigned other related duties which involve committee and special project assignments. Completes, with minimum of supervision, ad hoc assignments as required. These frequently are of a general, unstructured, but priority nature. Work Schedule:
8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
38383-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/24/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:
Within grade increases; Promotions ; or Appointment; If you are requesting a reassignment or change to lower grade via this vacancy announcement, you must currently hold the GS-12 (or higher) and the promotion potential of your current position must be at least GS-12. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes. Independently developing project plans which typically includes identification of the work to be done, the scope of the project, and deadlines for its completion. Refining or developing general administrative policies and management and organizational theories in addition to basic administrative policy statements or more specific guidelines such as implementing regulations or methods. Analyzing issues, developing recommendations and disseminating information, on both a local and National level. Improving efficiency and productivity by identifying, analyzing and making recommendations to resolve issues of substantive impact. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending or carrying of light items such as papers and books. The work requires long periods of sitting and mental concentration. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http:
//:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Reviews and studies laws, VA administrative issues and special instructions to determine their effect on organizational alignment, work methods and procedures, application of work measurement, work simplifications, documentation of essential records, and flow of communications to determine the need for new or revised local policies, procedures or controls, and to coordinate these determinations with operation officials concerned. Conducts comprehensive Manpower Utilization Surveys. Ingenuity, original thinking, inventiveness, and independent judgment are required to arrive at clear-cut determinations as to whether manpower, material, and funds are being used to the optimum. These surveys require the application of special skills involving auditing, reviewing, and analyzing and interpreting controlling laws, regulations, and procedures, as implemented by various manuals and publications. Develops and composes Regional Office publications governing station management policies and procedures as assigned. Participates in the planning of Regional Office space acquisition and alterations. Assists management in developing budget estimates by referring to prior year data, compiling information and completing the various documents for the station budget plan. Prepares fund distribution and informs management officials of these allocations. Observes fund usage and makes revisions as needs, priorities, etc., occur. Consults with the Director/ Assistant Director on these matters. Responds to inquiries from Congressional, Central Office, other Federal Agencies and news media personnel regarding current VA benefits and application procedures. Monitors, interprets and analyzes data available through VBMS, EPR, WATRS, Tableau, WIT, and other systems to validate correct reporting, analyze trends and to suggest improvements in managerial and operational effectiveness. Prepares and interprets the statistical data for Quarterly Management briefings, site visits, Trip Packs, and other reports. Coordinates the reports control system to ensure completed, accurate and timely submission of all reports. Provides support to divisional management on significant issues that include, but are not limited to; policies, Division goals and objectives, internal controls, and the preparation of priority reports to the Director, VA Central Office, and Office of Field Operations. Reviews all new directives from all sources and advises the Director's Office regarding the impact on Division programs and how to implement the new requirements. Reviews existing circulars, directives, and other publications to assure that they comply with applicable Division, Regional Office, VBA and VA policies and procedures. Serves on station committees as assigned. Is assigned other related duties which involve committee and special project assignments. Completes, with minimum of supervision, ad hoc assignments as required. These frequently are of a general, unstructured, but priority nature. Work Schedule:
8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
38383-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/24/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:
Within grade increases; Promotions ; or Appointment; If you are requesting a reassignment or change to lower grade via this vacancy announcement, you must currently hold the GS-12 (or higher) and the promotion potential of your current position must be at least GS-12. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes. Independently developing project plans which typically includes identification of the work to be done, the scope of the project, and deadlines for its completion. Refining or developing general administrative policies and management and organizational theories in addition to basic administrative policy statements or more specific guidelines such as implementing regulations or methods. Analyzing issues, developing recommendations and disseminating information, on both a local and National level. Improving efficiency and productivity by identifying, analyzing and making recommendations to resolve issues of substantive impact. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending or carrying of light items such as papers and books. The work requires long periods of sitting and mental concentration. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http:
//:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0343 Management And Program Analysis - Salary Range:
$80,830 to $105,083 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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