The Deputy Assistant Secretary for OA is the principal advisor to Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration and other key officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs on matters pertaining to a wide range of VA's administrative support services, building management, polices and programs, practices, applicable laws and regulations. The DAS for OA has overall responsibility for leadership of the Office of Administration.
1. Administers the full range of functions and programs in the Office of Administration (OA) through subordinate supervisors. Oversees a wide range of administrative support services to VA employees across 16 major lines of business. 2.
Responsibilities include overseeing VA Central Office (VACO) infrastructure comprised of Federally-owned and commercially leased properties in the National Capital Region to include rent payment, space management, facility maintenance, building safety and building renovations and construction. 3.
Administers other VACO programs such as transportation services, employee assistance program records management, audio/ visual media services, personal property management, warehouse operations, procurement activities, health units, fitness centers and official mail functions. Also oversees Department-wide policies and programs for Occupational Safety and Health, Workers' Compensation, and Transit Benefits. 4.
Provides leadership in planning, development and execution of OA functions and programs including a formal Continuous Process Improvement program. Oversees the development of and ensures compliance with management policies, programs, practices and applicable laws and regulations. In accordance with 41 CFR 102-71.20, the DAS for Administration is designated by the Secretary as the Alternate Designated Official for the VACO 810 Vermont Avenue, NW building. 5.
The DAS for OA works under the general direction of the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) for HRA. Work is generated from broad policy guides, precedent decisions and anticipated changes in support trends related to the workforce and priorities of the Department. Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved.
Performance indicators are effective relationships at the executive level with key customers, including but not limited to the Office of the Secretary and senior officials in the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, National Cemetery Administration and Staff Offices.
Other performance indicators include policies and programs that support the strategic direction of the Department and the creation of internal organizational climate, which operates based on shared leadership, use of teams, employee engagement and is proactive and creative in meeting the needs of customers.
If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, an official transcript or equivalent will be required if you are selected. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S.
accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
This position is with Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Ses' hiring path.
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