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Management & Program Analyst (Special Reviews)

Location Negotiable After Selection, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$126K/yr - $197K/yr

5+ years exp

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Management and Program Analyst to support the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection's Special Reviews Division. The role involves developing processes and procedures to implement the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017, advising the Secretary on matters of accountability, and conducting programmatic audits and evaluations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supports the Director of Special Reviews Division in advising the Secretary on all matters of the Department relating to accountability, including accountability of employees of the Department, retaliation against whistleblowers, and such matters as the Secretary considers similar and affect public trust in the Department

Prepares reports and recommendations to the Secretary regarding matters of accountability and similar matters affecting public trust in the Department

Conducts programmatic audits, reviews, and evaluations according to government auditing standards to identify systemic issues, gaps, and areas for improvement

Conducts interviews, performs site visits, prepares and administers surveys, and drafts and revises reports

Independently drafts audit or review plans, which include scope and methodology, applicable research, objectives audit questions, and data collection and measurement strategies (qualitative and quantitative analysis) that apply rigorous approaches for meeting objectives

Provides expert quantitative/qualitative analysis that effectively and efficiently accomplishes audit, review or evaluation objectives

Collaborates with VA administrations and program offices to develop and conduct evaluations, reviews, and audits to test compliance with the VA's implementation of recommendations from audits and investigations

Documents the research process, findings, and implications; drafts sections of reports, prepares written analysis summaries when appropriate

Prepares draft reports and briefings for agency and departmental decision-makers on findings, recommendations and implications on VA programs, practices, and policies. Incumbent must be able to utilize data to explain complex evaluations, statistical, and data analysis methodologies and findings to non-technical audiences and stakeholders

Maintains competencies and training in areas related to government auditing and evaluation standards, data analytics, research methodologies, and qualitative and quantitative measurement methods

Qualification

Programmatic AuditsQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisData Collection StrategiesCertified Internal AuditorGovernment Auditing StandardsReport WritingStakeholder EngagementCommunication SkillsTeamworkAttention to DetailIntegrityProblem Solving

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-13) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Extensive experience leading complex, enterprise-level programmatic audits or reviews (excluding financial or IT audits), applying government or private industry standards to identify systemic risks and drive organizational improvement

Expertise in designing and executing audit and review plans, including advanced methodologies, scope definition, and data collection strategies that align with professional evaluation standards

Demonstrated success in assessing and improving organizational reporting climates, particularly whistleblower environments, using customer experience principles and human-centered design approaches

Proficiency in independently conducting high-level interviews, focus groups, site visits, and surveys, with a track record of gathering and synthesizing diverse stakeholder input to inform findings

Advanced analytical capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex qualitative and quantitative data to uncover trends, root causes of non-compliance, and systemic deficiencies

Strong written and oral communication skills, with experience producing influential reports and delivering briefings to senior agency and departmental leaders that inform policy and operational decisions

Ability to translate complex evaluation findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences, including senior executives and oversight bodies

Experience collaborating with internal and external oversight entities, including OIG, OMI, OSC, and GAO, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate corrective actions and monitor compliance

Commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional integrity, with a history of handling sensitive evaluations with discretion and impartiality

Sustained professional development in government or private sector auditing standards, data analytics, and performance measurement methodologies

Professional certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (for more than one year)

Experience conducting audits or reviews focused on organizational culture, with measurable impact on accountability and employee engagement within the organization