“This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration’s (VBA) Office of Business Integration (OBI) reporting to the Chief of Staff. The Executive Director, OBI leads the development of the business technology requirements of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). Coordinates with program leaders regarding legislative proposals and specific regulatory/procedural changes needed for successful implementation of VBA’s business systems plan.”
“The Executive Director, Office of Business Integration (OBI) duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Advises and makes recommendations to the Chief of Staff (COS) regarding needed changes in policy and procedures impacting the agency’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and architecture.
- Assures that business processes are integrated in the most effective manner, conforming to all applicable laws, regulations, standards and procedures.
- Assist the COS, Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits (PDUSB) and Under Secretary for Benefits (USB) in preparation for briefings, speeches, congressional testimonies, and high-level presentations regarding system and enterprise architecture; process integration; and IT infrastructure needs.
- Responsible for daily oversight of OBI’s activities related to operational support, human and fiscal resource management, internal and external stakeholder engagement, and VBA policies and procedures.
- Responsible for oversight and evaluation of all VBA IT processes and integration and how they impact the delivery of benefits and services.
- Maintains an overview of OBI’s and the Office of Information & Technology programs to assure integration across the enterprise.
- Directs, monitors, and controls program progress, accomplishments, and effectiveness through review of program documents;
- Implementation of policy guidance and decisions; analysis of current and projected program requirements; attendance at meetings and conferences with key officials and operating staff; analysis of policies and directives from higher authority; and discussions with key internal and external stakeholders.”
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