The position is located in the OAPMP, within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Acquisitions Academy (VAAA). The incumbent serves as the Director of Operations for the Program Management School under the direct supervision of the Vice Chancellor. The selectee works independently and closely with the Director of Academics and other Managers, supervisors, Team Leaders, and other OAPMP and VAAA employees.
Duties include but are limited to: Uses such techniques as needs analysis, statistical validation of tests, comparative studies of the progress of various categories of students, and observation of instructional methods including the use of training devices, equipment and facilities Obtains input from DAU, FAI, and non-Governmental accrediting agencies program to ensure ACE, COE, IACET and any future accrediting agency standards are met Determines the requirements for specific program cohorts, curricula, and courses and their relative priority in view of time and resources available, projected schedules, and relationship to the objectives of the total training program Develops and executes the program budget which entails determining the resources to devote to the program for optimum program design to minimize operating costs while assuring program effectiveness measurements are achieved Coordinates and integrates the types and capabilities of instructional methods, materials, and media Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption.
Telework: Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policyicy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD00486A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office.
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.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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Zachery.Shippell@va.gov · 989-497-2500 X13053
This position is with Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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