Summary The DDPDT is highly knowledgeable about Loan Policy, Program Regulations, Mortgage Industry practices, development and sustainment of data and information technology, and internal and external training and federal/VA compliance obligations. Responsibilities Specific duties include: Collaboratively integrates strategic and tactical activities with the Deputy Director, Operations, and Principle Assistant Director to ensure optimization of Program resources and maximize program outcomes. Develops and shares expertise and insights on the Program, to support operations and oversight in support of successful outcomes. Establishes and maintains relationships with senior leaders in the mortgage industry, officials of other federal housing agencies (e.g., FHA, GNMA, USDA, the CFPB, FHFA, Treasury, and the White House National Economic Council), Congressional stakeholders, and other relevant stakeholders Drives policy development and implementation across LGY to ensure the orderly provision of policy to program participants to execute the mission assets. Ensures that individuals across LGY are informed on Program and broader issues, and able to translate those into positive operational directions. Builds capacity and resilience of Policy team leaders at all levels. Ensures similar professional growth of technical and administrative staff. Initiates information technology strategies and projects to ensure that LGY systems deliver home loan benefits with efficiency, exceeding industry standards whenever possible. Leads strategic oversight across the Program's technical and technological foundations, with accountability to policy, regulatory compliance, and aligned leadership expectations. Analyzes and consults with the EOT and SLT members to provide necessary metrics, tools, and assessment support, as well as develop predictive tools, to enhance business progress. Ensures metric-based analytics used to assess Program activities are compliant and consistent, and aligned to evaluate mission and program objectives. Provides proactive, well-planned communications to program participants and LGY leadership, including complete and accurate responses regarding regulatory policy and related initiatives, program analysis, and emerging trends likely to impact the program, from the perspective of Program policy, development and sustainment of data and information technology, and internal and external training. Establishes and sustains cooperative relationships with other resources in VBA and VA, and across integral Department, Agency, or regulatory bodies. Displays leadership skills in leading related projects using deft, articulation and direction. Engages stakeholders throughout the process. Collaborates successfully across teams. Provides organization expertise in assessing impacts and mitigating risks. Promotion Potential: There is no Promotion Potential Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday 8:00AM- 4:00PM Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Deputy Director; GS-15 42127O 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 interest. In 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 OR 2-year 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 Selectees are required to service a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:03/17/2026. 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. For a GS-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14 level. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS-15 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: Subject matter expert knowledge of organizational management issues and program area operations, specifically related to Loan Guaranty Service or a national mortgage program, to advise, analyze, recommend, and coordinate resolution of broad and difficult program, policy, development and sustainment of data and information technology, internal and external training and technical problems. Demonstrated experience in operation management, including but not limited to talent management, establishing and implementing operation policies, procedures, development and sustainment of data and information technology, internal and external training and standards. Extensive experience supervising and leading a team of professional, technical, and support personnel to plan, organize, and manage resources and personnel according to Agency and Departmental regulations, ensuring effective achievement of mission objectives. Ability to think and work strategically in a developing organization. Education Substitution: There is no education substitution at the GS-15. 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 performed is usually sedentary. 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/. Education Additional Information 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 (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced 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. 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/. 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. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. 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. 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. https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)
