Management & Program Analyst

The Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL) supports America's Veterans and families by delivering acquisition, logistics, and supply chain business solutions that provide better outcomes and harness technology to assure quality support/services for the VA multibillion-dollar acquisition mission.

**Qualifications:**
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/14/2026. 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 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. Grade Requirement: IAW 5 CFR 330.607, CTAP eligible applicants must hold at least a GS-13 or equivalent grade (determined by your representative rate) in their permanent position of record by the closing date of this announcement. This must be supported by the SF-50 submitted. See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify. 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: Leading programs/projects setting goals, monitoring milestones as well as experience analyzing and evaluating system performance. Direct experience defining levels of effort, project plans, schedules, internal and external training, and recommendations. Strategic planning to improve project/program performance, effectiveness and efficiency. Skill in oral and written communication to provide briefings, presentations and summaries to all levels of leadership. 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. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability Attention to Detail Creative Thinking Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Problem Solving Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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, although some slight physical effort may be required. 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/. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be found well qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications: Performs advanced analysis of acquisition and logistics systems (e.g., eCMS), resolving complex operational issues and developing data-driven recommendations that improve program effectiveness and support mission-critical objectives. Evaluates contractor performance, services, and deliverables, providing expert recommendations to senior leadership to enhance contract outcomes, ensure compliance, and optimize organizational resources. Leads the collection, integration, and analysis of performance metrics across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring data integrity and delivering actionable insights aligned with organizational goals. Provides high-level technical advisory support to leadership and staff, identifying process gaps and implementing innovative solutions to improve program quality, efficiency, and service delivery. Establishes and manages comprehensive tracking, reporting, and risk assessment processes, including identifying program vulnerabilities and advising leadership on mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution. Produces and delivers executive-level analytical products (e.g., reports, studies, and briefings) and collaborates across cross-functional teams to support acquisition strategies and achieve enterprise-wide objectives. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from Fredericksburg, Virginia. This includes all locations that fall within a 50-mile driving distance from 10300 Spotsylvania Ave., Suite 400, Fredericksburg, VA 22408.