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Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP)

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About HRA/OSP

The Office of Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) provides critical mission support for VA Administrations and Staff Offices through a diverse portfolio of programs that include policy, governance, oversight and some direct operations work.

HRA/OSP develops policy, guidance, oversight and technical assistance in the areas of human capital management and information services, law enforcement and physical security, workforce development and training, labor relations and bargaining, national security and emergency preparedness, workforce planning and position management, personnel security and suitability, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), diversity, equity and inclusion.

HRA/OSP also provides direct operational support by managing human resources services for VA senior executives, providing basic and sustainment training for all VA police officers, providing background investigations and adjudications for VA employees and contractors, issuing personal identity verification badges and coordinating support services for VA Central Office (VACO) facilities.

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