2026.02.15

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Lead Purchasing Agent position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What position is being offered at the Department of Veterans Affairs?

Ms.Smith

They’re looking for a Lead Purchasing Agent in the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, LA.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this job?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $50,460 to $65,599.

Dr.Job

When do applicants need to meet all qualifications by?

Ms.Smith

Applicants need to meet all qualifications by the closing date of this announcement, which is February 5, 2026.

Dr.Job

What’s the time-in-grade requirement for current Federal employees?

Ms.Smith

Current Federal employees need to have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks and must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date. For a GS-7 position, they need to have served 52 weeks at the GS-6 level.

Dr.Job

What kind of experience is needed to qualify for this role?

Ms.Smith

You need to have one year of specialized experience that’s equivalent to at least the GS-6 level, which typically includes procuring supplies and services for purchase, rental, or lease needs.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith