Program Analyst (Training Specialist)

Summary The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a Training Specialist for the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I). This will entail the development, advancement, and promulgation of DE&I strategies, training, and enlightenment to drive cultural shifts in the VHAs approach, and application of DE&I principles. Responsibilities Order of Referral: Applications received up to 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 50 minimally qualified applications is reached will receive first consideration. Applications received after 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 50 minimally qualified applications are received may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Additional applications will be reviewed in one day increments at management request. Major duties include, but are not limited to: The position will be responsible for planning and executing training that provides concrete ways to engage in respectful and positive interactions in the workplace, while reducing discrimination and prejudice based on factors such as gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental ability, and socioeconomic status. The position will design and deliver diversity training and solutions to better assess, align, and utilize our organizational and human resources at the individual, leader, team, and organizational levels as it relates to diversity best practices and principles. Additionally, the position will partner with stakeholders and committee members for training on issues pertinent to leadership, organizational effectiveness related to diversity, unconscious bias, and change management to improve overall organizational climate and culture. The position will be tasked with building learning & development strategies, customer driven learning programs, and evaluation of diversity training programs throughout the organization. The position will coach and guide senior management/leaders of these facilities and organizations to integrate vital DE&I training and programs in alignment with diversity business strategies, long-term shareholder value, and diversity best practices. The position will lead diversity training initiatives, which include design of change management strategies, stakeholder management, leadership buy-in, and associate engagement related to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The position will serve as an internal expert consultant (team member) for organizational performance assessment, organizational design, organizational change, climate assessment, leader and team assessment and development, and learning as it relates to diversity and unconscious bias. The position will provide coaching to leaders as requested and leverage internal resources to deliver solutions as appropriate. The position will be responsible for assessing and diagnosing organizational situations, ensuring alignment of diversity business goals with organizational designs, and developing or recommending solutions (i.e. functional design, roles and responsibilities, leadership alignment, skill development, etc.). The position will be expected to develop curriculum to increase diversity and facilitate leadership and associate workshops that will strengthen organizational capabilities, associate skill set, and team performance, and to improve process and outcomes. The position maintains active communication with all DE&I staff, affiliated partners, and other relevant personnel regarding the function and operation of the program. Performs other duties as assigned. 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. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, work hours are flexible Telework: Yes, as determined by agency policy. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst (Training Specialist)/PD73744A and PD17052A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/14/2025. 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-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: This experience MUST be reflected in your resume to be considered as qualifying for this position. GS-12 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience identifying problems, determining relevance of information to make recommendations; Experience expressing information to individuals or groups effectively, making clear and convincing oral presentations; Experience determining short or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them, monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes. GS-13 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: Experience preparing content that is culturally sensitive, inclusive and respective of diverse audiences; Experience problem-solving, helping others learn, identifying vital Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion training needs, coaching others on how to perform tasks; Experience using computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. AND Selective Placement Factor (SPF): In addition this position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skills, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristics basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. Evidence of the Selective Placement Factor must be clearly reflected in your resume. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Experience with public speaking and training a diverse audience on appropriate behaviors in the workforce, cultural awareness, and civility. You will be rated on the following competencies for this position: Interpersonal Skills Decision Making Flexibility Learning Reading Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at these grade levels. Additional Information This is a Bargaining Unit Position. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.