Special Assistant

Summary This position is with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Office of the Under Secretary for Benefits (OUSB). Serves as a Special Assistant in the OUSB and works directly with OUSB Senior Executives. Responsible for initiating and completing studies and projects of a broad perspective that are focused on the benefits, programs, and services provided by VBA. Responsibilities Specific duties include: Initiates and completes broad studies, projects, and improvement efforts related to VBA benefits, programs, services, and internal processes. Assists the Office of the Under Secretary for Benefits (OUSB) Senior Executives in overseeing technical operations and developing procedures, and processes for VBA business lines and staff offices. Oversees development and evaluation of agency-wide plans, standards, and procedures, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Federal and state agencies, Office of General Couns...