This announcement is being limited to the first 200 applications received. The announcement will close either on the published closing date at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) or on the day when the number of applications reaches 200 at 11:59 p.m. (EST), whichever comes first.
Specific duties include: Conduct studies of insurance technical matters and lead projects in the Insurance Program and its operating divisions. Develop written guidance or instructional materials that translate policy decisions and system requirements into clear procedural direction for internal users. Conduct quality review and validation of Insurance operations in compliance with statutory, regulatory and Insurance policies.
Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objective as well as prepare reports to management relating to initiative implementation and performance progress. Identify regulations which need amendment to ensure consistency as well as apply laws, guidelines, regulations and precedent opinions necessary to analyze, evaluate and make decisions related to the VA Life Insurance program.
Develop and maintain current insurance operating manuals to reflect new or changed policies, procedures, legislation and/or regulations. Develop project management timeline so implement new initiatives and provide oversight to ensure targets and goals are met in a timely manner. Research and prepare responses to congressional, presidential and central office inquiries and correspondence.
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-11/12.
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday Compressed/Flexible: Available (6:00am - 6:00pm) 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#: Insurance Specialist; PD42209A and PD42210A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
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.
janelle.phillips@va.gov · (313) 471-3888
This position is with Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $82289 – $128221/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-19.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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