Summary The incumbent serves as primary advisor to the Training Assistant Director, Compensation Service (CS) on all programs and major missions falling under the purview of the Training Operations Manager Staffs, such as the Warrior Training Advancement Class (WARTAC) and Competency Based Training (CBT). Responsibilities Specific duties include: Serves as primary advisor to the Training Assistant Director, Compensation Service (CS) on all programs and major missions falling under the purview of the Training Operations Manager staffs-such as the Warrior Training Advancement Class (WARTAC) and Competency Based Training (CBT). Exercises authority over a staff of employees responsible for the design, development and delivery of training on a national level. Prioritizes and delegates workload responsibilities and assignments based on directional/mission requirements and allocated resources, and employee skill level. The incumbent is delegated managerial authority to plan for long range staffing needs, determine operational goals and objectives that warrant additional emphasis and assure the implementation/delivery of training needs. Responsible for employee performance management; conducts interviews, makes recommendations to executive leadership on promotions, awards, reassignments etc. Hears and resolves issues/concerns from subordinates; administers disciplinary actions and refers serious concerns to the Assistant Director over the staff. Evaluates the needs of the team, takes appropriate actions to ensure cohesion. Serves as a coach/mentor to employees; recognizes strengths and weaknesses, ensures recommended training is delivered to staff; and encourages/approves staff to seek professional developmental opportunities. Represents the Compensation Service Training Assistant Director, Deputy Executive Director, and sometimes Executive Director in meetings with VBA Executive leadership; conducts briefings based on studies/program data and makes recommendations. Negotiates on behalf of the CS Training Assistant Director and has the authority to make commitments on their behalf. Recommends and oversees the implementation of innovative programs and new approaches that improve the effectiveness of programs. Considers objectives, program needs and associated costs; VA priorities, and the availability of subject matter experts in formulating recommendations. Provides status reports on the progress of the training-related initiatives and establishes goals and tracks the progress of those efforts toward meeting established milestones. Ensures that the organizations strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work product and services. Responsible for overarching identification of program improvements; utilizes data from any VA source. Also ensures training needs are identified from VBA leadership, Regional Office (RO) leadership and non-leadership RO employees are addressed on CBTS and WARTAC. Directly manages and is accountable for all aspects of the planning, coordination, and execution of CBTS and WARTAC national training initiatives. This includes setting up training sites, surveys, selecting and coordinating instructors, assignment of students, in conjunction with other VBA staff elements. Works in concert with VBA senior leadership in Office of Field Operations, Regional Offices, and the Office of Human Capital Services, as well as the Department of Defense in identifying needs and assigning employees to attend training sessions. Conducts site visits to military installations to meet with leadership, build relationships, observe, and assess training operations, performance, and quality. The incumbent has extensive knowledge of a wide range of qualitative, quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not 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#: Supervisory Program Analyst/Training Operations Manager; PD41521-0 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 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, 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:07/20/2026. 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: is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position(s), and that is typically IN OR RELATED TO the work of the position to be filled. The applicant must document knowledge of a complex field of laws, regulations and Federal legislation pertaining to the full range of Veterans benefits and a comprehensive and thorough knowledge of state, federal and local benefit programs. 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 sedentary, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, small parts; or boxes. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. 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.
