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Benefits Director Congressional and Legislative Affairs

Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs OCLA Apply Print Share Save

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Summary

This position serves as a Director Benefits Legislative Affairs Service in the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. The assignment requires experience exercising a full range of managerial and supervisory responsibilities over a team of Congressional Relations Officers. Further the position requires familiarity with the legislative and appropriations process congressional activities oversight and concerns associated with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Summary

This position serves as a Director Benefits Legislative Affairs Service in the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. The assignment requires experience exercising a full range of managerial and supervisory responsibilities over a team of Congressional Relations Officers. Further the position requires familiarity with the legislative and appropriations process congressional activities oversight and concerns associated with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Overview Help Accepting applications This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Location 1 vacancy in the following location

Washington DC 1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible Yes-Ad Hoc telework situational telework as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 169279 - 197200 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 15 Promotion potential None

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Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position 10. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0343 Management And Program Analysis Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk High Risk HR

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Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure required No

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Announcement number CCLQ-13098948-27-DB Control number 889983100 This job is open to Help Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales. Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules pay scales and evaluation criteria. Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Land and base management Current or former employees of a base management agency. Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse widow widower or parent of a veteran who may be eligible for derived preference Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty. Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was working overseas. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA. Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency This job is open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees current permanent Federal employees of other agencies and other status eligible applicants. See the eligibility section in the questionnaire for a list of all eligible statuses and the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more details.

Duties Help

THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION

Major Duties Leads and manages the Benefits Legislative Affairs Service team within the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs.

Acts as liaison between the senior officials in VAs Administrations field facilities and other staff offices and the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs in communicating information on VA programs policies and legislation affecting the Department and in developing and maintaining good relations with Congress.

Establishes operational guidelines and manages day-to-day activities of the Benefits Legislative Affairs Service Staff.

Monitors and analyzes inquiries and correspondence and requests related to congressional interest from Members of Congress for the Secretary andor Deputy Secretary and other Veterans Affairs officials.

Monitors and tracks congressional interests that could affect the Department of Veterans Affairs through personal contacts with members and key congressional staff through congressional inquiries and correspondence through daily review of legislative calendars Congressional Record and other documentary sources of information through review of information provided by professional staff and through personal contacts with high-level officials in other federal agencies and the White House.

Represents OCLA and the Assistant Secretary at meetings with the Under Secretaries Assistant Secretaries and other entities to review planned and pending legislation and policy and program issues as they relate to upcoming hearings. Provides guidance to witnesses on testimony and protocol.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 800am - 430pm EST.

Location The selectee will be required to report on-site at 810 Vermont Ave. NW Washington DC 20420.

Return to Office RTO RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption.

Telework Available - Ad Hoc telework situational telework as determined by the agency policy.

Virtual This is not a virtual position.

Position Description PD PD702690 Supervisory Management & Program Analyst Relocation Recruitment Incentives Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report Not required Permanent Change of Station PCS Not Authorized

Requirements Help

Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to backgroundsecurity investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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. In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consideryour performance and conductthe needs and interests of the agencywhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government andwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10292026.

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-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 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 as described below

Specialized Experience You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-14 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to Serving as the primary liaison to congressional offices and committee staff by maintaining effective working relationships that supported the advancement of legislative priorities. Managing all aspects of congressional hearings by drafting statements coordinating pre and post hearing questions and preparing witnesses on testimony and protocol. Exercising managerial authority their teams over workforce planning operational execution and strategic initiatives by evaluating staff performance directing work assignments and ensuring program objectives were met. Establishing operational goals and long range work plans to guide service wide execution and resolve issues involving overlapping responsibilities. 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-timepart-time status and startingending dates of employment month and year format to establish you have one 1 full year of specialized experience at the required grade level.

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 the 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 primarily sedentary although some slight physical effort may be required.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at httpwww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightclassification-qualificationsgeneral-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 Led long-range operational and strategic planning for the Benefits Legislative Affairs Service by setting organizational objectives aligning resources and resolving cross-functional challenges that affected program execution. Directed program-level assessments of legislative initiatives by evaluating implementation effectiveness measuring outcomes for targeted veteran populations and recommending strategic improvements to ensure mission accomplishment. Exercised full human-capital management authority by directing workforce planning evaluating staff performance and work products resolving personnel challenges and ensuring equitable and compliant employment practices that advanced EEO principles. Represented senior Department officials including the Secretary and Deputy Secretary in high-level engagements with congressional leaders and external stakeholders serving as a recognized expert on legislative and policy matters. Led comprehensive evaluations of legislative program effectiveness by measuring outcomes identifying gaps in policy implementation and recommending strategic adjustments to improve results for the veteran population. Integrated new approaches to complex legislative and policy issues by generating rapid executive summaries decision support analyses and strategic options to navigate stalled or contentious legislative environments.

Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at httpwww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightworkforce-restructuringemployee-guide-to-career-transition.

Local Commuting Area The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from Washington DC. This includes all locations that fall within a 50-mile driving distance from 810 Vermont Ave. NW Washington DC 20420.

Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Additional information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration HRA at The Fair Chance Act.

Special Employment Consideration VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102u Schedule A Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e. intellectual disabilities severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities andor Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

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. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

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.

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.

For more information on the Who may apply eligibility requirements please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

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 here httpsappsupport.usastaffing.govhcen-ussections28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Expand Hide additional information 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.

Benefits Help

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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

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. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual Vacation Leave 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 employees 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. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials e.g. resume supporting documents your responses on the application questionnaire and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Managing Human Resources Oral Communication Political Saavy Problem Solving Resilience Stakeholder Management

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

A resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed with dates specified in month and year and indicates hours worked per week. If a civilian Federal employee you must include your grade. IMPORTANT NOTE Only two 2 pages of your resume starting at your work experience will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the specialized experience. Additional information beyond your resume e.g. cover letters links to additional information will not be reviewed. In describing your experience please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications andor experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration you may be contacted for an interview. Your resume andor supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

Area of Consideration Eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred in the following order All current permanent VA Employees in the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs OCLA All other current permanent VA employees All other applicants if status Applicant Count This announcement will remain open until the closing date 10292026 or when the applicant count is reached whichever is earlier. The applicant count is the point at which the first 75 applications are received. All applications submitted that day up to 1159 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date the applicant count is reached will be accepted and considered.

Benefits Help

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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

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. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual Vacation Leave 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 employees 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. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents Required Documents Help

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Resume

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Please view the Current and Former Federal Employees Validating Time-in-Grade and Eligibility section below to ensure you are submitting the proper SF-50s Notification of Personnel Actions.

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees documentation to support Veterans Preference claims or ICTAPCTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees. You will not be contacted for additional information.

Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter Schedule A Disability Letter VA Other 1 PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice RIF SF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action

Failure to submit any of the above required documents applicable to your submission may result in loss of consideration and a rating of ineligible due to an incomplete application package. It is the applicants responsibility to verify that their application package resume supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire is complete accurate and submitted by the closing date. We will not contact applicants for additional documentation nor will we accept late or missing documents after the close of the announcement.

Current and Former Federal Employees Validating Time-in-Grade and Eligibility Required document to demonstrate eligibility Most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action which for current employees must be effective the first pay period 01112026 or later of the current calendar year. The SF-50 should note your current position or most recently held position tenure type of position occupied i.e. Excepted or Competitive grade level and duty location. Text version SF-50s or Request for Personnel Action SF-52s are not acceptable. Non-GS employees including Federal Wage System and pay band employees who do not receive annual pay adjustments in January must submit a SF-50 dated within one year of the closing date of this announcement.

Required documents to demonstrate Time-in-Grade TIG TIG requirements apply to applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade at any time in the past 52 weeks some former Federal employees applying for reinstatement and current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 VEOA appointment.

Applicants who must meet TIG in addition to their most recent SF-50 must submit Official SF-50 that shows you hold or held the grade or a higher grade for the position you are applying for or Official SF-50s that show you held the next lower grade for at least one year for the position you are applying for. Multiple SF-50s may need to be submitted to show this. Examples of appropriate SF-50s to include in addition to your most recent SF-50 to meet TIG requirements include - Within grade increases WGI at the highest grade held or- Promotions to the highest grade held with an effective date that occurred more than one year from the closing date of the JOA or- SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date that occurred more than 1 year from the closing date of the JOA.

NOTE Do not submit Award SF-50s or other SF-50s that do not provide sufficient information to verify time-in-grade.

Veterans Preference When applying for Federal Jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP 10pt CPCPSXP or for Sole Survivor Preference SSP in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s which shows dates and character of service honorable general etc.. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service character of service honorable general etc. and dates of impending separation. Additionally disabled Veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit httpwww.fedshirevets.govjobvetprefindex.aspx.

IF APPLYING AS A CTAPICTAP ELIGIBLE You must submit the following documentation demonstrating eligibility for CTAPICTAP Resume Agency Reduction in Force notice Most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location Most recent performance appraisal must be fully successful or above

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Help

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position you must complete all required questionnaires assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows

To begin click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents.

Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.

Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159 PM ET on the announcement closing date 10292026.

If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.

Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Set aside at least 1 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link.

Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused.

NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at httpssupport-usahire.opm.govhcen-us

Beginning September 27 2025 Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge skills abilities and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.

Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.

Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF JPG JPEG PNG RTF TXT PDF ODT or Word DOC or DOCX. We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato if available. Other widely available options are Calibri Helvetica Arial Verdana Open San Source Sans Pro Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume Prioritize most relevant and recent experience Use concise results focused language Align language from the job announcement Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies Remove outdated or unrelated experience Use the USAJOBS resume builder

Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at httpshelp.usajobs.govfaqapplicationdocumentsresumepage-limit and httpswww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversighthiring-informationmerit-hiring-plan-resourcesapplicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit

To update your application including supporting documentation During the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account find your application record and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

Agency contact information Dorian Bruce Phone 909-602-4590 Email Dorian.Bruceva.gov Address Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington DC 20420 US

Next steps To view the announcement status or your application status Click on this httpshelp.usajobs.govhow-to. Your application status page is where you can view your application status USA Hire assessment completion status if applicable and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required assessments and documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

If you are referred for consideration you may be asked to submit additional job related information which may include but not limited to responses to the knowledge skills and abilities completion of a work sample andor contact for an interview. Your resume andor supporting documentation will be verified. If initial application submission is updated and resubmitted with a new resume only the most current resume will be reviewed for consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

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Required Documents Help

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Resume

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Please view the Current and Former Federal Employees Validating Time-in-Grade and Eligibility section below to ensure you are submitting the proper SF-50s Notification of Personnel Actions.

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees documentation to support Veterans Preference claims or ICTAPCTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees. You will not be contacted for additional information.

Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter Schedule A Disability Letter VA Other 1 PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice RIF SF-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action

Failure to submit any of the above required documents applicable to your submission may result in loss of consideration and a rating of ineligible due to an incomplete application package. It is the applicants responsibility to verify that their application package resume supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire is complete accurate and submitted by the closing date. We will not contact applicants for additional documentation nor will we accept late or missing documents after the close of the announcement.

Current and Former Federal Employees Validating Time-in-Grade and Eligibility Required document to demonstrate eligibility Most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action which for current employees must be effective the first pay period 01112026 or later of the current calendar year. The SF-50 should note your current position or most recently held position tenure type of position occupied i.e. Excepted or Competitive grade level and duty location. Text version SF-50s or Request for Personnel Action SF-52s are not acceptable. Non-GS employees including Federal Wage System and pay band employees who do not receive annual pay adjustments in January must submit a SF-50 dated within one year of the closing date of this announcement.

Required documents to demonstrate Time-in-Grade TIG TIG requirements apply to applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade at any time in the past 52 weeks some former Federal employees applying for reinstatement and current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 VEOA appointment.

Applicants who must meet TIG in addition to their most recent SF-50 must submit Official SF-50 that shows you hold or held the grade or a higher grade for the position you are applying for or Official SF-50s that show you held the next lower grade for at least one year for the position you are applying for. Multiple SF-50s may need to be submitted to show this. Examples of appropriate SF-50s to include in addition to your most recent SF-50 to meet TIG requirements include - Within grade increases WGI at the highest grade held or- Promotions to the highest grade held with an effective date that occurred more than one year from the closing date of the JOA or- SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date that occurred more than 1 year from the closing date of the JOA.

NOTE Do not submit Award SF-50s or other SF-50s that do not provide sufficient information to verify time-in-grade.

Veterans Preference When applying for Federal Jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP 10pt CPCPSXP or for Sole Survivor Preference SSP in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s which shows dates and character of service honorable general etc.. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service character of service honorable general etc. and dates of impending separation. Additionally disabled Veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit httpwww.fedshirevets.govjobvetprefindex.aspx.

IF APPLYING AS A CTAPICTAP ELIGIBLE You must submit the following documentation demonstrating eligibility for CTAPICTAP Resume Agency Reduction in Force notice Most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location Most recent performance appraisal must be fully successful or above

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Expand Hide how to apply Agency contact information Dorian Bruce Phone 909-602-4590 Email Dorian.Bruceva.gov Address Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington DC 20420 US

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Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs

OUR MISSION To fulfill President Lincolns promise to care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families caregivers and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans

Agency contact information Dorian Bruce Phone 909-602-4590 Email Dorian.Bruceva.gov Address Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington DC 20420 US

Visit our careers page Learn more about what its like to work at Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs what the agency does and about the types of careers this agency offers. httpwww.va.govjobs

Summary This position serves as a Director Benefits Legislative Affairs Service in the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. The assignment requires experience exercising a full range of managerial and supervisory responsibilities over a team of Congressional Relations Officers. Further the position requires familiarity with the legislative and appropriations process congressional activities oversight and concerns associated with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Overview Help Accepting applications This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Location 1 vacancy in the following location Washington DC 1 vacancy No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible Yes-Ad Hoc telework situational telework as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 169279 - 197200 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 15 Promotion potential None

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Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position 10. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0343 Management And Program Analysis Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk High Risk HR

Announcement number CCLQ-13098948-27-DB Control number 889983100

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