Management Analyst.

Veterans Benefits Administration; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Benefits Administration is seeking a Management Analyst to advise on methods, manpower utilization, and workload distribution within the agency. The role involves developing restructuring proposals and applying evaluative techniques to improve operations.

The position requires strong analytical skills, experience in budget-related processes, and the ability to support management decisions with quantitative and qualitative analyses.

Qualifications

• To qualify, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date.
• Specialized experience includes applying analytical/evaluative methods and researching regulations affecting work processes.
• Combination of education and experience may qualify at GS-09 or GS-11 levels.

Responsibilities

• Advise on work methods, manpower utilization, and workload distribution.
• Provide position management advice and proposals to restructure programs.
• Study and implement management improvements identified by reviews and studies.
• Conduct cost analyses and evaluate program effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Policy analysis

Management analysis

Cost analysis

Education

Master's degree or higher

2 years of graduate education

Job description

Duties

Major Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Performs analytical and evaluative work to advise or improve effectiveness of work methods and procedures, manpower utilization, work assignment distribution, delegations of authority, information and similar functions of management.
• Provides position management advice and recommendations. Develops proposals to restructure program areas that require redistribution of significant portions or tasks of positions that are distinct but interrelated.
• Studies and implement management improvements in administrative areas identified through such means as internal control reviews, and management studies.
• Uses analytical techniques of a moderate complex nature.
• Coordinates assigned budget and planning processes to inform upper management on key issues, to impact Agency processes and decision-making. Gathers information for assigned programs and reviews budget formulations and workload analysis.
• Maintains a Records Management Program for a multi-mission program and develops tools promoting the effective coordination of a Records Management Program.
• Conducts cost analyses such as development of life cycle or other cost analyses of projects, or performance or cost benefit or economic evaluations of programs.
• Analyze and evaluate, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives.

Work Schedule

Full time, Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST)

Compressed/Flexible

N/A

Telework Eligible

This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. 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.

Financial Disclosure Report

Not Required

Position Description/PD#

Management Analyst GS-9: 40325A, GS-11: 40324A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Required

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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. Additional Conditions of Employment are as follows:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• 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
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Qualifications

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

Time-In-Grade Requirement

Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet the time-in-grade requirements.

• GS-09 grade level you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07 grade level.
• GS-11 grade level you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 grade level.

GS-09 Grade Level

• Specialized Experience: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level in the federal service). Specialized experience is defined as applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies; researching and applying pertinent regulations, policies and precedents which affect work processes and operations; and experience conducting detailed analysis of complex issues, work functions and/or work processes.

OR

• Education Substitution: Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree or LL. B or J.D., if related. Applicants may substitute education for the experience required. (You must provide supporting transcripts).

OR

• Combination of Experience and Education at the GS-09 grade level: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-9 level. Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education more than the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9. (When crediting education that requires specific course work, prorate the number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the total education to be used.) Your transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

GS-11 Grade Level

• Specialized Experience: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service). Specialized experience is defined as, a thorough knowledge of management and organizational principles and practice; quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze, evaluate, and measure the effectiveness and efficiency of organizational operations; demonstrate expert communication skills to present and articulate findings to management; working as a liaison between two or more individuals in order to make a decision.

OR

• Education Substitution: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related (You must provide supporting transcripts)

OR

• Combination of Experience and Education at the GS-11 grade level: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11 level. Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education more than the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-11. (When crediting education that requires specific course work, prorate the number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the total education to be used.) Your transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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; religious; 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

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited based on time spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements

No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here:

You may submit unofficial transcripts when applying. However, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to provide an official transcript or a statement from the institution (e.g., from the registrar, dean, or other appropriate official) or equivalent documentation prior to the start date.

Additional information

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.

Career Transition Assistance Plan

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced 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 your current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.