This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Office of the Under Secretary for Benefits (OUSB), Office of Strategic Support and Initiatives (OSSI). OSSI provides strategic visioning, alignment, and planning advice; strategic and operational planning guidance; and risk management and coordination across Business Lines.
The Deputy Director serves as a principal advisor to the OSSI Director, Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief of Staff.
Specific duties include: Strategic Program and Project Management Leads and supports the Director, OSSI in providing centralized program and project management, including strategic guidance, integration, implementation, and modernization of VBA-wide initiatives.
Program Integration and Coordination Ensures vertical and horizontal integration of major VBA programs by coordinating across OSSI, VBA senior leaders, and external stakeholders to align priorities, requirements, and long-range plans.
Oversight of Major VBA Programs and Projects Exercises delegated authority to manage large, complex programs; ensures efficient, effective, and timely execution in alignment with objectives, schedules, funding, and customer satisfaction standards. Resource, Risk, and Performance Management Oversees project resources, enterprise risk management activities, performance metrics, and quality controls to ensure projects stay within approved scope, cost, and schedule thresholds.
Development and Review of Project Plans and Documentation Develops, reviews, and approves project plans and documentation; monitors progress through briefings, reports, and milestone reviews; determines corrective actions to address delays or issues.
Leadership for Management Processes and Technical Integration Provides leadership to improve management processes and ensure effective integration of technical functions including planning, contracting, IT, engagement, budget, and resource management. Strategic Planning and Organizational Improvement Supports VBA's evidence-based planning efforts, identifies opportunities for growth or improvement, recommends action plans, and facilitates development of strategic workstreams.
Liaison and Advisory Responsibilities Serves as a liaison to business line leads and VBA leadership; raises obstacles, advises on decisions, provides authoritative guidance on projects and initiatives, and ensures OSSI operational continuity.
Organizational and Personnel Management Supervises Chiefs, Analysts, and support staff; manages all aspects of personnel actions including hiring, assigning work, resolving issues, evaluations, performance standards, discipline, promotions, awards, and training. Development of Long-Range Organizational Plans Leads development of long-range organizational goals and plans, ensuring alignment with VBA priorities, governance structures, and performance expectations.
Promotion Potential: None Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Compressed 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#: Supervisory Program Specialist; PD417430 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required This is not a bargaining unit position
There is no education substitution for the GS-15 grade level.
Lakeisha.davis4@va.gov · 410-230-4400
This position is with Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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