Management and Program Analyst

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Government Accountability Office (GAO) High-Risk List Project Manager within the VA's Human Capital Management Workforce Solutions. The role supports GAO High-Risk List priorities through project management, data analysis, policy review, and recommendations to improve Veterans Health Administration programs.

Responsibilities include managing GAO reviews from initiation to closure, monitoring recommendations, maintaining project tracking, and

Qualifications

• Manages Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviews from initiation through closure.
• Reviews GAO report responses for compliance with established requirements.
• Monitors GAO recommendations to ensure established milestones are met.
• Maintains tracking systems for assigned projects and programs.
• Prepares status reports for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manages Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviews from initiation through closure.
• Reviews GAO report responses for compliance with established requirements.
• Monitors GAO recommendations to ensure established milestones are met.
• Maintains tracking systems for assigned projects and programs.
• Prepares status reports for senior leadership.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) High-Risk List Project Manager serves within Human Capital Management Workforce Solutions, supporting GAO High-Risk List priorities through project management, data analysis, policy review, and recommendations to improve Veterans Health Administration human capital programs.

Key Responsibilities

This is a non-bargaining unit position. This is a non-bargaining unit position. The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 50 applications. The first 50 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (50 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.

If management requests additional certificates, applicants will continue to be reviewed in groups of 50 in the order they applied. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Available Virtual: Available. This position may be authorized for Virtual Work.

Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption.

Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Duty Location Status: Will work from a VA owned or leased space Position Description Title/PD#: Management and Program Analyst/ PD462910 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary.

There are no special physical demands for this position. Major Duties: Manages Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviews from initiation through closure. Reviews GAO report responses for compliance with established requirements. Monitors GAO recommendations to ensure established milestones are met. Maintains tracking systems for assigned projects and programs. Prepares status reports for senior leadership.

Provides project management advisory services to program officials. Develops business cases to support requests for additional resources. Conducts market research to support acquisition planning activities. Monitors contractor performance against established requirements. Leads Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for human capital initiatives.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90925 – $118204/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

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