Management & Program Analyst

Summary

In this role, you will help Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction (OALC), Office of Operations by working on special, broad, and complex projects to develop and oversee the implementation of specific enterprise initiatives. You will use various data analytics tools to evaluate program and project performance and provide recommendations to various stakeholders.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties to include, but are not limited to: Providing analysis of acquisition and logistics programs and training activities with a variety of assignments addressing the effectiveness and efficiency of acquisition and logistics programs and functions, provide input on management studies, evaluate and provide analysis to inform business decision, and review specifications and requirements by performing analysis on capabilities, costs, and functionality. Working on special projects, participating in technical reviews and analyses of broad, complex, and unique sensitive projects in order to develop and oversee the implementation of specific enterprise initiatives. Providing mission and program requirements analysis and management for major projects and programs being developed within OALC Command. Analyzing, evaluating, and improving the efficiency of and effectiveness of operating acquisition and logistics programs. Serving as a Subject Matter Expert providing requirements analysis and acquisition advice to the functional area technical experts requirements and contractual matters based on a working knowledge of acquisition regulations and policy. Serving as staff analyst, evaluator, and advisor to leadership on the effectiveness and efficiency with which OALC and its business units carry out their assigned programs and functions. Providing analysis and collaborates on acquisition and logistics projects and resolves an array of complex problems. Participating in cross-functional project teams to ensure organizational objectives are achieved, supporting internal and external business development programs/projects, and provide expertise and analysis to program/project management teams that carry out complex program management actions. Assisting analytical and data management activities within the business unit and collaborate with project teams. Analyzing contractor services and deliverables, makes appropriate recommendations to the business unit director concerning shortfalls, completions of reports, and other issues/problems that may arise based upon evaluations of contractor performance. Evaluating goals and objectives, measures progress and adjusts as needed. Coordinating the evaluation and analysis of special projects designed to meet critical, unique, or innovative organizational performance needs for headquarters OALC. Developing and modifies new processes and procedures to improve the quality and effectiveness of OALC programs and operations. Determining acquisition strategies and objectives to be pursued taking into account overall OALC and VA objectives and considerations such as socioeconomic programs, competition, pricing arrangements, subcontracting, and similar considerations normally requiring the use of innovative and unique acquisition techniques. Serving as the technical SME to provide continual process improvement. Establishing effective tracking, reporting and system management of processes and report processes and impacts to business unit director and leadership. Analyzing requirements, prepares, and executes various statutory determinations such as method of contracting, type of contract, extent of competition, and type of service. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4:30PM Compressed/Flexible: Available Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption. Telework: Available - Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policy. Position Description/PD#: 00167A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/16/2026. 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-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. 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. 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. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to some former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify time-in-grade. 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-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Program Analysis and Evaluation: Conducting analyses of programs, projects, processes, or organizational operations. Apply analytical methods to evaluate programs, projects, and operational activities, providing recommendations to improve organizational performance and effectiveness. Performance Measurement and Data Analysis: Collecting, validating, tracking, analyzing, and reporting performance data and metrics from multiple sources. Project and Program Management Support: Coordinating projects, managing deliverables, monitoring progress against milestones, identifying risks or issues, and supporting the accomplishment of organizational goals and priorities. Consultation and Communication: Collaborating with managers, staff, and commercial stakeholders to provide guidance, analyze, and interpret project-based information. Organizational and Operational Improvement: Researching policies, procedures, and organizational requirements. Evaluating business processes, developing recommendations, and implementing improvements based on findings. Evidence of this specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of like duties performed in positions held on your resume. You will also need to provide work experience information such as hours per week, full-time/part-time status, and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish you have one (1) full year of specialized experience at the required grade level. 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: Resume must include job title and employer name, number of hours worked per week, start and end dates (including month and year), list of duties and responsibilities for each position held. In addition, if the experience was a federal