Program Support Assistant- Business-to-Business Job in Saint Louis, MO

Vacancy No. CBAD-12620041-25-SC Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $47,896.00 to $47,896.00 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/21/2024 Close Date 12/2/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Saint Louis, MO


Summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VAMC campus in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Program Support Assistant. This candidate will be responsible for providing support to the Business-to-Business sector within the Services Division while managing collaboration with clients, maintaining efficient communication, and ensuring smooth coordination of B2B processes. This position will work under the supervision of the Chief Services Officer

Duties

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Assists in development, coordination, and implementation of B2B initiatives aimed at improving Veterans services and fostering partnerships with external organizations.
  • Oversees vendor relationships and manages supplier contracts while evaluating price, quality, service, reliability.
  • Responsible for identifying and maximizing opportunities with internal VA entities and act as the primary point of contact to address inquiries and provide timely assistance.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Department to source compelling product for various customers.
  • Mange program related documentation, maintain data bases, and ensure the time processing of reports, invoices, and other essential records.
  • Ensure compliance with government funds, promotional funds, and incentive awards.
  • Oversees the Order Management System, ensuring accurate entry of UPCs, vendor information, product descriptions, and cost and selling prices.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Must be vaccinated against Covid-19 for this agency.

Qualifications

  • Systems knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe is a plus.
  • Proficient written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to use good judgment and be flexible in situations without written guidance.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and shift priorities as necessary.
  • Must be able to work in a team as well as independently.
  • Possess strong analytical skills to diagnose issues, troubleshoot problems, and find effective solutions.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. 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.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  • Most recent SF-50
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
Veterans' Preference: Since the Veteran Canteen Service falls under Title 38 U.S.C. 7802, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
(The italicized writing above is dependent on what documents we required earlier.)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on to receive consideration.

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  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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Agency contact information

Samantha Crowe
Address
VCS Central Office
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25
St. Louis, MO 63125
US
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Next steps

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