Business AnalystProject Manager

The duties described below are at the full performance level (GS-14). Incumbents hired at the GS-13 grade level will serve in a developmental capacity where the incumbent works under closer supervision while continuing to exercise supervisory and managerial authority assigned for the position.

• Responsible for the planning initiation management control coordination and execution of assigned projects that shape or improve the structure effectiveness efficiency or productivity of VETS operations.
• Develop monitor and report on project plans that establish scope and criteria. Schedules and creates milestones budgets dependencies and responsibilities of participating program offices.
• Develop functional and technical solutions to business problems beginning with defining analyzing and documenting requirements
• Interact with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify document and analyze business needs and requirements. Analyzes activities projects and program requirements coordinating with other divisions offices and directorates as appropriate.
• Coordinate policy development business rules and establishes processes for implementation of new programs.
• Work with and/or lead project teams to ensure the activities required to meet designated goals are identified monitored and completed.
• Design implement and monitor a system of performance objectives and metrics that track how well VETS executes its business programs/processes.

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Business Analyst/Project Manager as described below.

For the GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform the duties of the position successfully and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-13 includes at least three of the following:

• Leading complex projects through initiation planning execution monitoring risk management and closeout.
• Analyzing business requirements and developing solutions to improve programs systems or business processes.
• Evaluating organizational operations performance measures and resources to identify efficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Leading cross-functional teams and coordinating stakeholders to resolve issues manage priorities and achieve project objectives.
• Preparing and presenting analyses recommendations briefings or decision papers to senior leadership on complex program or project matters.

Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-14 includes at least four of the following:

• Leading complex projects through initiation planning execution monitoring risk management and closeout.
• Analyzing business requirements and developing solutions to improve programs systems or business processes.
• Evaluating organizational operations performance measures and resources to identify efficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Leading cross-functional teams and coordinating stakeholders to resolve issues manage priorities and achieve project objectives.
• Preparing and presenting analyses recommendations briefings or decision papers to senior leadership on complex program or project matters.