Duties

Major Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of SCM programs or operations on a quantitative or qualitative basis in meeting established national goals and objectives. Evaluates the VISN SCM program against short and long-range objectives Conducts analytical review of VISN and facility Supply Chain operations either in conjunction with VISN Supply Chain Staff or separately, to provide program improvement recommendations based on program analytics findings. Makes recommendations to senior leadership at all levels, including the VCSCO, Facility Chief Supply Chain Officer (FCSCO), and others regarding improvements or opportunities in the service Supply Chain provides. Serves as the backup staff position for the VISN Commodities Standardization Committee, Network Equipment Committee, and other Network Committees as assigned. Plans, initiates, and conducts program studies by establishing meaningful performance metrics, organizational and program reviews, manpower surveys, and work measurement studies to determine the overall effectiveness of major supply chain programs and conformity with accepted management doctrines and assigned mission. Captures relevant data sets, benchmarks, and recommends procedural and workflow improvements to maximize quality acquisition and supply chain strategies. Recommends changes to enhance effectiveness, ensure proper span of control, operational efficiency, and economy of effort. Monitors budget allocation and execution to ensure program objectives. Performs analysis of budget requests by employing cost-benefit analysis, program tradeoffs, and exploring alternative funding methods. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency. Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Position Description/PD#: Supply Management Specialist (EX)/PD014720 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: A pre-placement examination is required for any occupation or assignment that requires the operation of a government-owned or -leased motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties: Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle. Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/25/2026. 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. 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 and/or education as described below: 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: Demonstrated knowledge of VA Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Logistics programs for managing non-expendable and expendable inventories, project management and continuous quality improvement concepts and practices, including the theory of constraints, Lean Management and Six Sigma; Skilled in critical decision-making and policy development for complex process improvements related to the VHA strategic sourcing initiatives; Analyzing and making recommendations concerning the centralization or decentralization of operations; Applies knowledge and skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve program effectiveness and organizational productivity; Ability to apply comprehensive knowledge of SCM processes to make recommendations to senior leadership about corrective actions, and Ability to lead in developing comprehensive, time-sensitive, and adequately planned projects designed to meet mission requirements. Preferred Experience: At least 5 years VA Supply Chain experience, preferably Expendable Inventory Management and operations. 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 this grade level. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Other Information

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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.