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Supervisory Program Analyst

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology

Department of Veterans Affairs

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Location

Salary

$169,279 - $197,200

per year

Closes

April 12, 2026

GS-15 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $123,041 - $159,950

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-14. Senior leader or top expert.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team in the Department of Veterans Affairs to manage data governance, oversee data collection processes, and advise top leaders on improving program operations for better service to veterans.

It requires supervising staff, planning projects, and ensuring efficient data handling across the organization.

A good fit would be an experienced manager with a strong background in data management and federal government work, who enjoys strategic planning and team leadership.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent, leading organizational projects and advising senior leadership on program efficiency
  • Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at GS-14)
  • Provide SF-50 form(s) demonstrating time-in-grade eligibility
  • Experience in data governance, analytics, and coordination of data collection efforts (e.g., Paperwork Reduction Act)
  • Ability to provide technical and administrative supervision to staff
  • Skills in planning, assigning work, establishing performance standards, and evaluating employee performance

Full Job Description

This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), Office of Data Governance and Analytics (DGA) and reports to the Deputy Executive Director for Data Governance and Analytics, a Senior Executive Service position.

To qualify for this position, all qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/12/2026.

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 by the closing date of this announcement.

For the GS-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14. 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 announcement.

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

Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Applicants must meet all requirements when a request is received to fill a vacancy.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience leading organizational-level projects and advising senior leadership on the most productive approach to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and progress of program administration and operation.

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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.

Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

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.

Major Duties:

OIT Mission: The mission of the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is to collaborate with our business partners to create the best experience for all Veterans.

OIT Vision: To become a world-class organization that provides a seamless, unified Veteran experience through the delivery of state-of-the-art technology.

Major Duties (several are performed on behalf of the VA Chief Data Officer): Oversees and coordinates VA data collections efforts through the Paperwork Reduction Act Program Provides technical and administrative supervision to staff of Data Governance and Dissemination Service Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates Establishes performance standards and evaluates the performance of subordinates Leads the administration and management of the VA Data Governance Council, its sub-councils, and working groups Establishes schedules for planning, coordination, and accomplishment of work to facilitate the planning process Directs the development of strategic, operational, tactical plans, business cases, and policies Oversees the development of data policy and ensures compliance with data and information policies and standards Provides guidance and oversight on the management and documentation of VA's data through the Data Stewardship Program Independently monitors program performance, to identify, report, prevent and correct unsatisfactory conditions Seeks innovative ways to improve program performance and customer satisfaction Provides guidance to the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director on the development and implementation of data strategy This position is non-bargaining unit eligible.

Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Program Analyst/PD205570 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Travel Required: Up to 25% travel may be required, as needed, for this position.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; Tour of duty will be determined based on organizational needs.

Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, and conducted in an office setting, using standard information technology tools (computer, keyboard, mouse).

Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CRR-26-KJ-12926939