Program Specialist (Military Records Liaison)

Veterans Benefits Administration

Montgomery (AL)

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USD 75.000 - 116.000

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Hace 3 días

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Descripción de la vacante

Veterans Benefits Administration in Alabama seeks a Program Specialist (Military Records Liaison) to conduct onsite research of classified and sensitive military records at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. Responsibilities include locating documents to substantiate disability claims and coordinating with DoW archivists and NARA for guidance.

You will review multiple sources, extract and organize information, and document findings in the tracking system.

Responsabilidades

Conduct onsite research of classified and sensitive military records, under the direction of the Classified Operations Chief and Lead Analyst, to locate and review documents that support Veterans' service-connected disability claims.
Pull, review, extract, and organize information from multiple sources (military unit records and other documents) to reconstruct events involving units in hazardous operations and verify unit presence in a covered location.
Identify stressor and exposure incidents and provide findings to support VBA claims development.
Record research findings in the designated tracking tool, complete research within established timeframes, and inform supervision of any issues affecting timelines.
Coordinate with the onsite DoW facility Archivist, military service offices, and other agencies (NARA, AFOSI) to locate records and obtain guidance; travel to repositories when needed.
Support VBA military records research initiatives, respond to inquiries from management and stakeholders in writing or verbally, and refer sensitive matters to leadership.

Descripción del empleo

Program Specialist (Military Records Liaison)

Hiring Agency: Veterans Benefits Administration
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is in the Office of Field Operations (OFO), Records Acquisition and Research Division with out-based duties at the Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) Maxwell, Air Force Base, Alabama. The position reports to the Supervisory Program Analyst (Classified Research Operations, Chief).

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties include: Conduct onsite research of classified and sensitive military records, under the direction of the Classified Operations Chief and/or Lead Analyst, to locate and review documents that help substantiate Veterans' service-connected (S/C) disability claims.

Perform day-to-day records research by pulling, reviewing, extracting, and organizing information from multiple sources, including military unit records and other documents, to reconstruct events involving units that participated in hazardous and dangerous operations, including classified and sensitive operations; verify that a Veteran's unit was present in a covered location; identify and document stressor and exposure incidents; and provide findings to support VBA claims development.

Record research findings in the designated tracking tool, complete assigned research within established timeframes, and promptly inform the supervisor of issues that may affect research completion, including the expected impact on timelines.

Coordinate with the onsite Department of War (DoW) facility Archivist, military service department offices, and other research agencies (such as the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations) to locate records and obtain guidance on research requests; when needed, travel to NARA and other repositories to conduct onsite research of records such as deck logs and command histories.

Support internal coordination and VBA program initiatives, projects, and policy changes related to VBA military records research and supporting disability claims processing. Respond timely to inquiries from RAR management and internal and external stakeholders, verbally and in writing, by assessing requests, providing accurate research findings or status updates, and promptly referring sensitive or classified matters to RAR leadership. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The grade progression for this position is GS-11, GS-12. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday.

Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: 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.

Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist (Military Records Liaison); PD41245A and PD41246A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required. Security Clearance: Selectee must have or be able to secure and maintain a top secret clearance.

Requirements & 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: 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://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications. 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.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.

Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

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

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?