Dept of VA SSR Official Update

Just received via email, copied below. Tables to be released at TownHall on July 13th. ‐----‐------------------------

Team,

This is a historic moment for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — we are launching a Special Salary Rate (SSR) for 2210, 0854, and 1550 job series personnel in the coming weeks to close the gap between market salary rates and those found within the Federal Government for technology and cybersecurity roles.

SSR rates will increase basic pay for all OIT personnel in 2210 (Information Technology Management), 0854 (Computer Engineering), and 1550 (Computer Science) positions at grades GS-5 through GS-15. Specific information on pay increases and the effective date will be shared during an OIT Town Hall on July 13, 2023 (invitation to follow in the coming days).

Now more than ever, the Nation’s Veterans and our customers across the Department need us to provide the high-quality information technology products and services they deserve. Delivering on our sacred obligation to Veterans means more than just what we develop; it's also about the people behind our mission — you. Honoring the dedication you bring to the job every day was a primary reason we led the effort to compensate you in line with your private sector peers.

While we still have more work ahead of us to create the best employee experience for our workforce and further cement VA as the leading tech organization within the Federal Government, the Special Salary Rate is a critical step toward that. It provides industry-competitive pay for our highly skilled, technical workforce who are dedicated to providing Veterans and their families with the world-class benefits they have earned.

Sincerely,

Kurt DelBene

Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology

and Chief Information Officer

Office of Information and Technology