Construction Analyst

SAH Agent responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct interviews with Veterans to establish expectations; assess existing or proposed living conditions; evaluate accessibility needs; provide guidance on program eligibility requirements and adaptive housing options. This position is responsible for assisting Veterans or their representatives by providing VA grant program information via electronic delivery or phone systems and maintaining excellent customer service.
• Review plans specifications and proposals; recommend appropriate adaptive features; ensure accessibility solutions align with program requirements regulatory standards and universal design principles; collaborate with contractors and architects to develop compliant construction documents.
• Coordinate with contractors architects and other stakeholders during bidding and early planning; ensure bids reflect Veteran-specific accessibility needs and meet program compliance; facilitate communication among parties prior to project initiation.
• Validate administrative and statutory program requirements; review maintain and document eligibility determinations; ensure complete and accurate records; prepare documentation that informs grant approval decisions.
• Serve as the primary project manager; oversee construction progress; ensure work conforms to approved accessibility solutions and VA Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs); monitor timelines quality and budget alignment through project completion and closeout.
• Review and negotiate construction change orders; resolve disputes between Veterans and contractors; address construction deficiencies or unexpected conditions; facilitate consensus and maintain progress toward project completion.
• Conduct cost analyses relative to market conditions; create milestone-based payment schedules; review financial documents to ensure proper disbursement lien protection and cost justification; support grant fund management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review construction documents inspection reports correspondence and financial materials; maintain complete accurate and timely electronic case files from application through final accounting; ensure all required documents are captured and compliant.
• Serve as primary point of contact for Veterans contractors architects local agencies and congressional inquiries; communicate program requirements; represent SAH/Special Home Adaptations (SHA) and Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) programs at outreach events; ensure stakeholders are informed of progress and decisions.

Work Schedule: Full time Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Compressed/Flexible: Available.
Telework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Construction Analyst; PD39364A; GS
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the Agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public Conditions of Employment are as follows:

• 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 or trial period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents.
• Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:09/18/2026.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: As a current Federal GS employee you must 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 level.
• If you are a current VBA employee requesting 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 None.

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 this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
GS-12 Grade Level:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level is defined as experience independently managing residential or commercial construction projects using approved contracts plans or blueprints. This includes leading all phases of project execution resolving construction change orders and non-routine issues and ensuring work aligns with required specifications without supervisory direction. Experience must demonstrate a proven record of delivering high-quality customer service while exercising sound judgment and decision making in complex or stressful situations.

Volunteer Experience: 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.
Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.
Physical Requirements: The work is predominantly sedentary although there is some standing walking bending stooping and carrying of light items such as files computer printouts and other types of records. Must be able to carry on effective interviews and telephone conversations. The incumbentmust be available for travel and able to operate a motor vehicle in conjunction with fieldwork.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at