Summary The incumbent serves as Senior Program Management Officer within the Veterans health Administration (VHA) Office of Governance, Regulations, Appeals, and Policy (10BGRAP), which is located in the VHA Office of the Chief of Staff. The incumbent has supervisory management authority for all budgetary, operational, planning and administrative activities for 10BGRAP's Forms and Publications program and supports activities of VHA Governance. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as Senior Advisor and strategist to the Director, Governance Secretariat, on matters related to the program, assisting in development of strategic plans and long-term goals for division, implementation of new initiatives, and evaluation of division performance effectiveness. Manages VHA National Forms Program, including the development of Forms, which requires knowledge of Federal and Government Printing Office requirements and rules governing document purchasing and control, the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the Office of Management and Budget's clearance process. Oversee and direct Governance Management & Shared Services team, encompassing decision monitoring and process improvement for VHA Governance, as well as development and management of the VHA National Forms Program and 10BGRAP data analysis work. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; approves or disapproves leave request; evaluates work performance of subordinates. Participates in the development of long/short term goals, plans, and objectives for policy and Governance, applying a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Agency and Departmental goals, interrelationships of program goals, national policies and guidance and how these functions help in achieving overall Department goals. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM. Telework: 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Management Officer/PD005640 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/27/2024. 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-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. 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 former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS-14 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-13) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: experience ensuring proper control of publications and manages budget for ordering publications for use within VHA. Experience managing the development of Forms, which requires knowledge of Federal and Government Printing Office requirements and rules governing document purchasing and control, the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the Office of Management and Budget's clearance process. Experience in program management, continuous process improvement, and change management within a varied and complex program in a healthcare system environment. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Communications Managing Human Resources Project Management 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: Work is sedentary in nature, although some light physical effort may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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. 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. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.