Join the Connectivity and Collaboration Service (CCS) under OIT and be part of VA's digital transformation. CCS designs and maintains world-class connectivity, collaboration, and support services with secure, redundant, and reliable connections across the enterprise.
We deliver a delightful user experience, empowering internal and external VA customers, with robust offerings for video and web conferencing, telephony, secure messaging, and more, built on a resilient network infrastructure.
Maintain mastery technical knowledge of IT infrastructure engineering policies processes, best practices and requirements as they relate to networking technologies and an integrated healthcare and benefits delivery systems environment. Possess a comprehensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, operating systems and peripherals in the VA IT environment and in industry.
Possess mastery of the principles and methods of capital investment analysis or business case analysis, including return on investment analysis; the business value of information; and capital planning regulations and policies as applied to VA's business requirements.
Possess knowledge enabling the use of judgment and discretion in interpreting legislation and interpreting and/or revising existing policy, regulatory guidelines or requirements related to infrastructure engineering and specifically networking technologies.
Demonstrate mastery of, and skill in applying pertinent VA policies, operating procedures, and information flow; and of prevailing IT practices in government agencies and the private sector sufficient to evaluate and recommend adoption of new or enhanced approached to deliver IT services; and mastery knowledge of and skill in applying VA enterprise architecture, including applications, databases, and platforms sufficient to work with other departments to establish priorities for IT investments and build business cases.
Position is not bargaining unit eligible.
This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: 651 - Research and Development Specialist 752 - Cyber Policy & Strategy Planner For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: https://niccs.us-cert.gov/workforce-development/cyber-career-pathways Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Tour of duty will be determined based on organizational needs.
Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist (Policy and Planning)/PD02562A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
This position is with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $107446 – $139684/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-02.
There are 4 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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