Management and Program Analyst

Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction • Golden, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Management and Program Analyst in the Enterprise Procurement Office, Denver Logistics Center (DLC), supporting program and project management activities to help Veterans, their dependents, and survivors access nationally contracted prosthetic and prosthetic-support devices by providing critical information, guidance, and assistance that ensure timely and effective procurement and availability. The incumbent serves as the program analyst for the DLC performing duties such as staff administration, analysis, developing, evaluating, or promoting improvements in the policies, plans, methods, procedures, systems, or techniques of DLC programs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Complete all required steps in the process, including application, questionnaire, and an online assessment measuring critical general competencies.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• 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.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service.
• Specialized Experience for the GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples include: Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses, including statistical review, linear regression, and time-series techniques to assess program efficiency and effectiveness. Supports program/project management activities by preparing project papers, business cases, work breakdown structures, timelines, and workload reports. Assists in developing and organizing briefings, reports, and presentations for Denver Logistics Service (DLS)/ Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC) management to explain findings and encourage acceptance of recommendations. Researches and analyzes issues impacting acquisition, logistics, or supply chain operations and recommends initial corrective actions to resolve program challenges. Monitors and integrate project activities and resources, helping ensure alignment with DLS, National Acquisition Center (NAC) OALC, and Veterans Affairs (VA) strategic goals. Maintains project documentation systems and tracks status while preparing snapshot reports and supporting responses to enterprise requests including Freedom of Information Act inquiries, protests, and Congressional questions.
• Specialized Experience for the GS-13 level: Evaluates complex acquisition, logistics, and integration programs, performing advanced data analysis to drive decisions on program effectiveness, cost efficiency, and process improvement independently. Serves as a senior analyst and advisor to OALC/DLS/NAC leadership, developing high-level reports, policy reviews, and decision papers on program operations, resourcing, and strategic alignment. Leads cross-functional projects by coordinating stakeholders across the enterprise while identifying risks and recommending solutions to improve mission performance. Conducts evaluative analyses of established or emerging programs, including cost-effectiveness, resource utilization, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance and provides actionable recommendations. Represents the DLC/OALC at internal and external meetings, conferences, and engagements; prepares and delivers complex briefings to senior VA leadership. Provides expert support to contracting officers in monitoring contractor performance, reviewing deliverables, verifying requirements, and ensuring successful implementation of project outcomes.
• GS-12: Demonstrated ability in maintaining project documentation systems, tracks status, prepares snapshot reports, and supports enterprise information requests while performing routine analytical and administrative tasks that require developing proficiency and applying established methods.
• GS-13: Independently manages complex documentation and reporting needs, oversees project status and enterprise information requests, and applies advanced analytical judgment to resolve issues and improve processes across multiple programs with greater independence.
• Candidates 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.

Nice To Haves

• The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level GS-13 without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive project support to the Denver Logistics Center (DLC), ensuring effective coordination and execution of long-standing commodity programs, emerging program initiatives, and assigned special projects.
• Engages with all levels of internal management, Program Leadership, and Senior Executive Service leadership to define project goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and operational needs.
• Prepares action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishment, both short and long-range.
• Identifies problem areas and re-adjusts schedules and deadlines to accommodate issues.
• Leads project studies and planning efforts and assist DLC management, staff, and customers to ensure projects progress according to schedule, cost, and quality expectations.
• Analyzes project data, requirements, and impacts to identify issues and determine effective resolutions, and manage project resources to achieve established goals and objectives.
• Tracks and supports multiple concurrent projects and maintain project milestones, support materials, and work products in an organized and efficient manner.
• Conducts briefings, prepares reports, keeps all levels of management and leadership advised of project plans/progress, and communicates findings and recommendations.
• Resolves any relationship problems or conflicts that impede progress ensures that all involved parties work effectively toward timely completion of the project.
• Promotes a work environment that emphasizes customer service, high quality standards, innovation, and creative accomplishment of work
• Manages broad supply chain program responsibilities and apply an integrated understanding of acquisition and supply chain processes within the DLC business model.
• Apply a full lifecycle understanding of items from conception and acquisition through contracting, ordering, receipt, cataloging, storage, distribution, use, refurbishment, and disposal.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 employee's 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed