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Staff Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 43 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $125K – $197K Apply by Aug 6, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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This Staff Assistant (GS-14) serves as a senior advisor and program analyst within the Office of Research and Development (ORD) by providing a high-level of support to leadership through strategic planning, program evaluation, and operational oversight. This role is responsible for developing department-wide programming that will align with leadership goals, new policies, managing complex projects, prepares reports, supports IT and AI-driven improvements, and collaborates with stakeholders.
What You'll Do
- →Duties may include: Conducts and coordinates executive review of correspondence, resolving significant operational or administrative problems.
- →Applies management and administrative principles, laws, regulations, and policies to analyze operations, provide guidance, and recommend improvements to enhance program effectiveness.
- →Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses of program performance, workforce utilization, organizational processes, and management systems to recommend efficiency improvements.
- →Utilizes artificial intelligence tools, including generative AI and large language models, for knowledge management and program support.
- →Plans, coordinates, and evaluates complex projects and organizational initiatives, including strategic planning, workforce planning, program evaluation, IT-supported analysis, and preparation of reports for senior leadership.
- →Develops and recommends department-wide program and operational plans which align with senior leadership goals.
- →Oversees implementation of new policies and procedures for department objectives.
- →This is a full performance GS-14 grade level position.
- →Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm ( to be discussed during interview) Compressed/Flexible: Available upon leadership approval Telework: This position is authorized for AD-HOC telework eligibility.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Staff Assistant/PD328390 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓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 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-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 consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 1f02ff3e-7940-4b09-aae1-1a536e7f9ce2
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