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Management and Program Analyst


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 103225 - 103225
Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

The incumbent serves as a management and program analyst for the Veterans Employment and Rehabilitation Service Center (VR&E). The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Service Center Management Staff through project management and analysis of the regional offices initiatives.


Duties

Specific duties include:

  • Provides qualitative and quantitative assessments of the wide range of Division operations.
  • Strategic planning assisting in the implementation of revised organizational structures and design.
  • Conducts studies of various complex processes including employee utilization resource allocation and delegations of authority. Findings and recommendations are forwarded to the division leadership for consideration.
  • Serves as a liaison and coordinates and facilitates initiatives requiring inter-team cooperation and action.
  • Regularly apprises the division leadership of initiative status and recommends intervention when appropriate.
  • Tracks Division progress with respect to goals and facilitates work or program reviews to improve Division results.
  • Recommends solutions on inter-team issues and matters with external factors.
  • Provides support to divisional management on significant issues that include but are not limited to policies Division goals and objectives internal controls and the preparation of priority reports to the Director VA Central Office and Office of Field Operations.
  • Prepares for the division leadership review and signature assorted memorandums letters division bulletins and other written communications.
  • Assists in or performs evaluations in the processes of various systematic analyses of operations to determine the level of quality and management factors of all program areas.
  • Coordinates implementation of new or revised procedures involving two or more program areas and completes any related required reports.
  • Reviews all new directives from all sources and advises leadership regarding the impact on Division programs and how to implement the new requirements.



Work Schedule: Fulltime Monday - Friday 0730 - 1600
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Yes - 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#: Management and Program Analyst; PD420710
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 Federal service.
    Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    Qualifications

    To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:10/05/2026.

    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 (unless if in the commuting area and eligible for a non-competitive hiring authority such as Schedule A VRA or 30% or more disabled Veterans).

    • For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level.
    • If you are a current VBA employee outside of the commuting area seeking 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. These requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement and those applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
    GS-12 Grade Level:
    • Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year of Specialized Experience which is equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11 level) in the normal line of progression for the position. Specialized Experience is defined as experience diagnosing problems within the organization and implementing plans and means to make improvements and/or implement change; or experience developing the design of business processes systems technology and/or job roles.


    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:

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

    Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) for more information.

    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.

    The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA 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 (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Click here for more information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility.

    Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment change to lower grade transfer appointment or reinstatement.

    It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

    This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

    Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the
    VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

    For more information on the Who may apply eligibility requirements please refer to the
    OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

    Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

    To determine if you need a RA please review the
    Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. ( should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u) Schedule A Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e. intellectual disabilities severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

    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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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.

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    Required Experience:

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