IT Specialist (Policy Planning)

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology at the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an IT Specialist (Policy Planning) to lead portfolio management of technical programs and to coordinate policy planning for VA IT initiatives.

The role requires producing analytics, briefings, and governance documentation for VA executives, with travel up to 25% and telework eligibility per policy.

Qualifications

• Portfolio management and documentation of intellectual capital content.
• Policy planning guidance related to IT projects at OIT/VA.
• Ability to prepare briefings and presentations for VA executive management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer processes and tools for identifying and accessing intellectual capital content.
• Evaluate impact of business needs on VA IT policy and projects.
• Provide guidance to VA executives on policy and planning for IT initiatives.
• Develop and interpret metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Portfolio management

Policy planning

Executive briefings

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT),Product Delivery Service and Memorial Service ( BAM) , Technical (Tech) Benefits Integration and Administration (BIA) The position is responsible for comprehensive portfolio management and central management of a technical framework promoting one technology vision across VA.

Key Responsibilities

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: Responsible for the management and administration of processes and tools that enable the organization to identify, document, and access intellectual capital information content. Evaluates the impact of changes in business needs on current VA IT policy and projects. Provide consultation and guidance to VA executive management on policy and planning relating to OIT/VA highly technical IT projects.

Implement, and interpret metrics for the evaluation of program effectiveness and efficiency to include programs pertaining to agency-wide initiatives. Conducts presentations or briefings on all aspects of portfolio coordination area of responsibility. This position is primary aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework roles : Cyber Security Code : NCWF Code:431 - Knowledge Manager .

Responsible for the management and administration of processes and tools that enable the organization to identify , document, and access intellectual capital information content.

For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: Cyber Career Pathways Tool | NICCS Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Tour of duty may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

Travel Required: Up to 25% travel may be required, as needed, for this position. Financial Disclosure Report: No applicable Designated Drug Testing Position: Not applicable Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy Telework: .Adhoc telework may be authorized at management discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist ( Policy Planning ) /PD 18089A

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.