Program Support Assistant (OA)

About this role

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/26/2026. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-5) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of the administrative functions of Medicine Service and its Specialty Care Programs sufficient to organize and perform the program support duties and functions associated with the service and programs/teams.

Knowledge of administrative concepts, principles, VA policies, regulations and directives sufficient to independently perform administrative duties. Knowledge of the basic skills and understanding of the methods and techniques of management analysis and/or program analysis. Knowledge of medical management practices and/or medical programs, guidelines, regulations and precedents. Ability to search historical files for readily available background information.

Ability to analyze financial reports and forward reports. Ability to dictate memos and format documents for internal and external review and submission. 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/.

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