Program Analyst
What you'd do
The primary purpose of the position is to be responsible for performing program plan analysis to foster development of system redesign projects within the Service and the Facility, which will evaluate the performance and economic aspects of all Service programs based on Facility and Service goals.
Major duties
Duties to include but not limited to the following: Assists with the analysis and interpretation of new proposals affecting Geriatrics & Extended Care (GEC) and Pain Medicine (PMS) Services and Rehabilitation & Extended Care (REC). Serves as a resource for budgetary, equipment, space, and staffing matters. Compile accurate data for budget preparation and forecasting. Assists in briefing management on budgetary controls and planned input. Acts as an intermediary for GEC and Pain Medicine (PMS) Services and Rehabilitation & Extended Care. Acts as a resource person for interested services/sections/departments concerning externally and internally generated new programs and policies. Collects and understands data from a wide variety of VA/VHA data systems to perform statistical analysis. Analyzes several programs, such as VHA Support Service Center (VSSC), Business Intelligence Service Line (BISL), Pyramid Analytics, Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA). Uses initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods, adapting and modifying practices, policies, and procedures, researching trends, methodologies and patterns, and developing and recommending new policies/procedures. Implements the purchaser process of equipment and maintenance of equipment EIL's and ensuring the process is followed. Develops tracking systems and dashboards within various programs. Evaluations include MCA labor mapping, RVU certification, HRMS strength reports, and Joint Commission compliance. Analyze program performance data to identify issues and impact. Uses initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods, adapting and modifying practices, policies, and procedures, researching trends, methodologies and patterns, and developing and recommending new policies/procedures. Assists in projecting needs and monitoring expenditures with management support staff. Analyzes data and recognizes where opportunity for process improvement exists to recommend and provide new processes to the AO. Identifies alternative systems and processes based on systems engineering principles to mitigate errors. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD03442O and PD03443O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/20/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS 09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. For a GS 11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS 09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS 09 Grade Determination Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS 07) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: develops comprehensive and detailed plans, goals, and objectives aimed at the long-term implementation and management of diverse, complex interdisciplinary programs, proactively engages with other group members/services to address challenges, develops new strategies to tackle significant administrative issues, implements management policies and guidelines, . OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have equivalent combination of graduation education and specialized experience as described above. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level. GS 11 Grade Determination Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS 09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: assists with the analysis and interpretation of new proposals, serves as a resource for budgetary, equipment, space, and staffing matters, compiles accurate data for budget preparation and forecasting, assists in briefing management on budgetary controls and planned input, analyzes program performance data to identify issues and impact, identifies alternative systems and processes based on systems engineering principles to mitigate errors. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have equivalent combination of graduation education and specialized experience as described above. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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