Job Title
Program Specialist
Job Description
The Program Specialist performs a wide variety of analytical, planning, evaluative, and advisory work related to the coordination and management of VBA's legislative functions, responses to congressional queries, and other executive communications. The position's responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Manages internal actions related to Congressional briefings or other communications regarding VBA programs.
- Obtains review/input of assigned correspondence assigned by the Office of the Executive Secretary and works with external offices to obtain input and concurrence.
- Manages the VBA legislative proposal process.
- Coordinates development of testimony for Congressional hearings, including preparing or assisting in the preparation of VBA representatives for appearances before Congress, including participation in preparation sessions.
- Coordinates or conducts internal preparation sessions with VBA subject matter experts in support of Congressional briefings.
- Facilitates Under Secretary for Benefits (USB) or other leadership concurrence on documents for VBA concurrence.
- Reviews internal documents submitted for approval (e.g., regulatory packages; equitable relief packages, responses to Requests for Information). Includes reviewing the package for completeness, quality, and effectiveness of submitted documents and making recommendations for changes/additional information before submission to management for approval.
- Reviews and coordinate sensitive and confidential correspondence including contracts, labor relations, and other VBA matters through the review and concurrence process.
- Conducts thorough fact gathering, research, and analysis to provide advice and direction to business lines or program offices before assigning tasks. Responds to and address customer needs and resolve complaints and concerns within the employee's control.
Promotion Potential: None
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The employee is required to report to the official duty station each workday.
Flexible Schedule: Available
Telework: This position is eligible for situational (ad-hoc) telework only. 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#: Program Specialist; PD41962A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required