Construction Analyst

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:11/18/2026. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: As a current Federal, GS employee you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level.

If you are a current VBA employee requesting reassignment or change to lower grade via this vacancy announcement, you must currently hold the GS- 12 or higher and the promotion potential of your current position must be at least None. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Specialized experience is generally defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the positions, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

GS-12 Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level is defined as experience independently managing residential or commercial construction projects using approved contracts, plans, or blueprints. This includes leading all phases of project execution, resolving construction change orders and non-routine issues, and ensuring work aligns with required specifications without supervisory direction.

Experience must demonstrate a proven record of delivering high-quality customer service while exercising sound judgment and decision making in complex or stressful situations. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.

01Physical Requirements

The work is primarily sedentary but requires frequent travel by car, air, and other public transportation, including regular field trips in a Government vehicle within the assigned area. Duties involve periodic physical activity such as extended standing, walking on uneven or slippery surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing, and similar movements. The position also requires lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 25 pounds and regular visits to construction or property sites.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

If you're driven by service and enjoy blending technical expertise with hands-on problem-solving, this is your opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on improving Veterans' lives. The SAH Agent responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conduct interviews with Veterans to establish expectations; assess existing or proposed living conditions; evaluate accessibility needs; provide guidance on program eligibility, requirements, and adaptive housing options.

This position is responsible for assisting Veterans or their representatives by providing VA grant program information via electronic delivery or phone systems and maintaining excellent customer service. Review plans, specifications, and proposals; recommend appropriate adaptive features; ensure accessibility solutions align with program requirements, regulatory standards, and universal design principles; collaborate with contractors and architects to develop compliant construction documents.

Coordinate with contractors, architects, and other stakeholders during bidding and early planning; ensure bids reflect Veteran-specific accessibility needs and meet program compliance; facilitate communication among parties prior to project initiation. Validate administrative and statutory program requirements; review, maintain, and document eligibility determinations; ensure complete and accurate records; prepare documentation that informs grant approval decisions.

Serve as the primary project manager; oversee construction progress; ensure work conforms to approved accessibility solutions and VA Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs); monitor timelines, quality, and budget alignment through project completion and closeout. Review and negotiate construction change orders; resolve disputes between Veterans and contractors; address construction deficiencies or unexpected conditions; facilitate consensus and maintain progress toward project completion.

Conduct cost analyses relative to market conditions; create milestone-based payment schedules; review financial documents to ensure proper disbursement, lien protection, and cost justification; support grant fund management throughout the project lifecycle. Review construction documents, inspection reports, correspondence, and financial materials; maintain complete, accurate, and timely electronic case files from application through final accounting; ensure all required documents are captured and compliant.

Serve as primary point of contact for Veterans, contractors, architects, local agencies, and congressional inquiries; communicate program requirements; represent SAH/Special Home Adaptations (SHA) and Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) programs at outreach events; ensure stakeholders are informed of progress and decisions.

Promotion Potential: No Applicable Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Construction Analyst; PD39364A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required