Program Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Program Specialist

Description

The Program Specialist helps deliver talent development and learning services by managing projects and programs related to learning solutions and enterprise training data. The role coordinates processes, manages and reports training and employee development data, and supports Department-level initiatives. You will function as a project manager, conduct complex studies and cost-benefit evaluations, and provide recommendations to VA managers.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager: develop management plans, procedures, methodology, and short- and long-term action plans and schedules

• Conduct complex/special studies, including cost-benefit analysis and evaluations of efficiency and productivity; recommend improvements

• Analyze project data and requirements to identify problem areas, assess impact, and formulate solutions

• Prepare reports, presentations, policy statements, and written guidelines

• Meet with stakeholders to define priorities, goals, and objectives; negotiate with managers to obtain resources and support

• Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for business contracts related to assigned projects and provide technical assistance to management staff

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Complete all application steps and required online assessment

• Selective Service Registration (for eligible males)

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding

• Provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements

• Meet specialized experience requirements equivalent to at least GS-12 for one year

• For current Federal employees, meet time-in-grade requirements (GS-13 requires 52 weeks at GS-12)

• Resume must include required details (titles, employer, hours/week, start/end dates, duties; include GS grades for Federal experience)

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type.