Supervisory Program Specialist

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/27/2026. 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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. 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-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Exercising supervisory and administrative responsibilities by assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, evaluating performance, resolving issues, approving leave, and ensuring compliance with policy and safety requirements. Collecting and analyzing program data, updating records, and preparing routine reports and communications for stakeholders to support program decision-making.

Conducting data analysis and process evaluations to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service quality, and resource utilization across program operations. Identifying and resolving data discrepancies or transmission issues within administrative systems to ensure accurate workflow and program compliance. Utilizing Word, Excel, Outlook, and administrative systems to prepare correspondence, complete documentation, and maintain accurate electronic and paper records for program operations.

OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree; or, two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or, LL.B. or J.D. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.

You must have a combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education beyond 18 semester hours counting towards a master's degree. 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/.

The Supervisory Program Specialist provides for the overall administrative management for the Contract Nursing Homes (CNH) and Non-Institutional Care (NIC) Programs in Geriatrics. Duties include but are not limited to: Interpreting administrative policies, developing implementing or local policies, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice to top management on related issues. Performs administrative management requirements for a medium-sized organization with few functions.

• Collaborates with the NIC programs Coordinator and CNH Coordinator to ensure compliance in business practices and implementation of contracts and administrative processes accurately.
• Collaborates with Home Based Primary Care Coordinator for oversight of Program Support staff Duties supporting Admissions/Discharges to program.
• Manages, directs, or assists in managing or directing, one or more programs to deliver or support delivery of services and benefits to veterans, their dependents, or beneficiaries.

Directs administrative activities within the product/service line to support the organization's business goals and objectives. Serves as primary GEC Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on assigned contracts and Provider Agreements for Community Nursing Homes and Home Health Agencies. Plans, evaluates, coordinates, integrates and monitors contracting activities. Provides technical assistance in the development of statements of work, performance work statements, specifications.

Maintains tracking system for contracts and agreements. Plans and represents the organization when developing and implementing contract and provider agreements to meet mission requirements while negotiating pricing and quality controls with vendor. Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Telework: This position is not authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Program Specialist/PD10867O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized