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This position is in the Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office (EHRM-IO), under the Office of the Deputy Secretary of VA (DEPSECVA). The incumbent serves as an IT Project Manager managing IT projects related to maintaining, creating, and implementing an efficient EHR to meet EHRM-IO's multimillion-dollar long range mission, products, and service requirements.
This position will be physically located in a VA owned or leased office/space and require up to 75% official travel.
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Applicants will be reviewed based on date of application. For each cut-off date listed below, all applicants that applied prior to each of these dates will be reviewed in groups. All qualified applications received prior to each established cut-off date will be referred to the hiring team for selection consideration. After a referral certificate is returned by the hiring manager, the subsequent group of applications that met the next cutoff date will be reviewed and referred in the same manner, until all positions are filled. Please note - re-submitting and updating your application will change your application date.
Applications received between 6/17/2026 and 6/22/2026 at 11:59 pm Applications received between 6/23/2026 and 6/27/2026 at 11:59 pm Applications received between 6/28/2026 and 7/2/2026 at 11:59 pm Applications received between 7/3/2026 and 7/7/2026 at 11:59 pm Applications received between 7/8/2026 and 7/12/2026 at 11:59 pm Applications received between 7/13/2026 and 7/16/2026 at 11:59 pm Duties include, but not limited to:
Conduct program and project research and performance analysis, delivers guidance for process improvement, and manages the implementation of that guidance. Monitor meaningful performance metrics used in evaluating the accomplishments of program and project goals and objectives. Ensure programs, projects, policies, and operations align with applicable IT management regulations and guidance. Represent facility on interagency work groups as needed to develop Government-wide IT policy initiatives and solutions to critical issues. Evaluate, monitor, and ensure compliance with Federal, VA laws and regulations, policies, standards, or procedures. Identify standards or requirements for infrastructure, technical configuration or technical change management, Section 508 Accessibility compliance. Develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts. Evaluate programs and projects to deliver value-based recommendations for funding considerations. Perform effective coordination and integration of all areas of responsibility with geographically dispersed resources and matrixed resources assigned to a project. Participate in negotiations, joint planning activities, information gathering sessions, strategic planning sessions and evaluation of projects. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:00 - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:
Available
Telework:
This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual:
This is a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: IT Project Manager/ PD20982A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized
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Conditions of employment
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: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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 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 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, 07/16/2026.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the competency-based qualification standard to be fully qualified.
NOTE: The basic requirements MUST be substantiated in your resume. Failure to provide the required information will render your application ineligible for consideration.
For all positions, individuals must meet or exceed the minimum proficiency level established for each of the nine competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.
For the GS-13: To meet the Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology (IT) Management Series (2210), you must possess:
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
Information Management
- Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
Interpersonal Skills
- Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
Oral Communication
- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Problem Solving
- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Teamwork
- Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
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Minimum Qualification: The demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies which demonstrate the likelihood to perform successfully the duties of the position and is related to the work of the position to be filled. These knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies are normally attained through the equivalent of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of the position being filled but may now be obtained through other means. Such demonstratable knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies may be typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT or other means (e.g., licensure, certification, registration, or special training).
You must possess one-year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrate proficiency in initiating and managing IT projects. Conducting technical studies and managing the preparation of project documentation, including evaluating, analyzing, and developing functional specifications impacting current systems architecture and future operations. Demonstrate experience adapting new concepts, policies, processes, and best practices related to EHR project management. Experience providing guidance on IT and organizational management concepts, monitoring performance metrics, and managing risk and compliance. Experience in project integration, reporting, and providing strategic IT assessments to leadership. Experience demonstrates thorough understanding of federal laws, policies, and guidelines to ensure compliance and effective management of IT operations and project initiatives. NOTE: The Specialized Experience MUST be substantiated in your resume.
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Applicants may also be considered to have satisfied the minimum qualification requirements for a position if they can present evidence that clearly justifies a high evaluation of their competence, such as one or more of the following: Appropriate licensure, registration(s), certification(s); or A substantial record of experience, achievement, and publications that demonstrates eminence in the appropriate profession/technical field. Applicants can qualify fully on the basis of licensure, certification, registration, or special training as an alternative to experience. NOTE: Evidence of claimed competence must be substantiated in your resume and upload copies of applicable certifications, licensures, registrations, etc, as supporting documentation.
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/.
Additional 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
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
(ICTAP) and
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 ICTAP and 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/.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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