Job Summary

This position is in the VA Acquisition Academy (VAAA), Acquisition Intern School (AIS) within the Office of Acquisitions & Logistics (OAL). Serves as a supportive program analyst for AIS, responsible for performing a wide range of complex assignments relative to providing training programs for AIS. The incumbent assists in data management, identifying, monitoring, and advising leadership on significant operational, community, communication, and personnel issues or actions for the organization.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/22/2026. 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 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. 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 some former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify time-in-grade. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience conducting management studies by gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to develop reports and briefings. Experience collecting, managing, and evaluating performance and program data using tools such as SQL databases and Power BI to support organizational goals and metrics. Experience applying analytical techniques to identify issues, assess programs, and recommend data-driven improvements. Experience evaluating organizational problems and developing targeted communications and recommendations to improve operations. Evidence of this specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of like duties performed in positions held on your resume. You will also need to provide work experience information such as hours per week, full-time/part-time status, and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish you have one (1) full year of specialized experience at the required grade level. Quality Ranking Factor: Must have 5+ years of experience working with Power BI and using data analytics tools to manipulate and present data to both peers and senior leaders. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Accountability Attention to Detail Communications Critical Thinking Customer Service Database Management Systems Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork 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: Resume must include job title and employer name, number of hours worked per week, start and end dates (including month and year), list of duties and responsibilities for each position held. In addition, if the experience was a federal position, you must list series and grade for each position held. Failure to include this information may result in an ineligible rating. A full year of work is considered to be 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. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. However, the incumbent is required to travel periodically to gather information from field facilities, participate in other meetings and training as required, and provide expert assistance or advice to other Government Agencies as requested. 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/. 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 for this vacancy. To be found well qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications: Demonstrated expertise leading complex management studies by independently designing data-collection methodologies, conducting advanced statistical analysis, and synthesizing findings into authoritative reports and briefings that inform senior-level decision-making. Demonstrated mastery in managing, integrating, and validating large-scale performance and program datasets using platforms such as SQL and Power BI to drive enterprise reporting, optimize organizational metrics, and support long-range strategic planning. Demonstrated ability to apply comprehensive analytical and evaluative techniques to diagnose procedural or operational issues, assess organizational impact, and develop evidence-based solutions that advance mission objectives. Demonstrated skill in conducting multi-layered performance assessments, including monitoring participant progress in academic or acquisition programs, evaluating instructional effectiveness, and briefing leadership on actionable improvements. Demonstrated capability in developing and executing organization-wide communication strategies by tailoring information products to diverse audiences, crafting high-visibility materials, and enhancing stakeholder understanding of mission priorities. Demonstrated proficiency in identifying organizational risks, analyzing cross-functional problems, and producing high-quality recommendations that strengthen customer service, streamline communication pathways, and improve operational efficiency. 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/. Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from Frederick, MD . This includes all locations that fall within a 50-mile driving distance from 7485 New Horizon Way, Frederick, MD 21703. .