Program Specialist

Summary

Program Specialist

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Identify budget needs, develop budget proposals, and negotiate funding levels.
• Forecast, plan, allocate, and monitor financial resources across HAS departments.
• Analyze actual vs. planned expenditures and recommend adjustments.
• Oversee reimbursable agreements and ensure funds are collected properly.
• Conduct cost-benefit and economic analyses to support decision-making.
• Serve as Contract Officer Representative (COR) for complex contracts.
• Assist with solicitation development, participate on Technical Evaluation Panels (TEP).
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Lead department procurement actions and guide staff in acquisition processes.
• Oversee staffing policies, utilization plans, and workforce alignment.
• Support HR processes for staff working within HAS service lines.
• Oversee development of SOPs, administrative policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote VA core values and ensure positive interactions with staff and Veterans.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners (clinicians, academic affiliates, community organizations)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need.

Telework: Ad-hoc

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/ PD115670

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Job Description

Program Specialist

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Identify budget needs, develop budget proposals, and negotiate funding levels.
• Forecast, plan, allocate, and monitor financial resources across HAS departments.
• Analyze actual vs. planned expenditures and recommend adjustments.
• Oversee reimbursable agreements and ensure funds are collected properly.
• Conduct cost-benefit and economic analyses to support decision-making.
• Serve as Contract Officer Representative (COR) for complex contracts.
• Assist with solicitation development, participate on Technical Evaluation Panels (TEP).
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Lead department procurement actions and guide staff in acquisition processes.
• Oversee staffing policies, utilization plans, and workforce alignment.
• Support HR processes for staff working within HAS service lines.
• Oversee development of SOPs, administrative policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote VA core values and ensure positive interactions with staff and Veterans.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners (clinicians, academic affiliates, community organizations)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need.

Telework: Ad-hoc

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/ PD115670

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized