VRA can refer to two different things, depending on the context:
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Veterans Recruitment Authority: The Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA) is a special authority by which agencies can appoint an eligible veteran without competition to positions through the GS-11 grade level or equivalent level. The following individuals are eligible for a VRA appointment: disabled veterans, veterans who served during a war or are in receipt of a campaign badge for service in a campaign or expedition, veterans who are in receipt of an Armed Forces Service Medal for participation in a military operation, and recently separated veterans (within the last 3 years) who were separated under honorable conditions. VRAs are appointed in the excepted service, and after 2 years of substantial continuous service in a permanent position under the VRA, the appointment will be converted to the competitive service, providing job performance is satisfactory.
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vRealize Automation: vRealize Automation (vRA) is an automation tool for the private cloud that allows you to create and manage your private cloud without the need for complex manual processes. It supports hybrid cloud models where you can integrate your private cloud with the public cloud. With vRA, admins, developers, and users can request services and manage resources without going against business policies. It processes requests through a common service catalog to give a consistent user experience.
Therefore, the meaning of VRA depends on the context in which it is used.
