About this role
Job SummaryThe incumbent serves as a Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Mining Analyst that performs analysis to support data warehouse development, deploys Bl and reporting tools, and delivers self-service reporting and analytic solutions. Incumbent also prepares quantitative and qualitative analysis and research studies to include a wide array of benefits and health care-related issues.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/30/2026. 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-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. 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. 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: 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. Specialized experience is defined as work that involves (1) Assembling and presenting studies findings using graphic, chart, statistical, and/or narrative formats; (2) Supporting multiple business lines by providing analytical and statistical information, and self-service data reporting tools; (3) performing as data analyst designing and developing automated data reporting tools, queries, extraction processes, and computer programming applications; (4) Designing and conducting ad hoc studies and analyses to generate actionable data and improve data collection methods; (5) Working knowledge of SPSS, MINITAB, SAS, SQL, and business intelligence tools to enhance reporting, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision making. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 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 an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 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). 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/.
Major DutiesRecommends quality improvement in data collection and statistical information systems. Prepares and maintains documents and reports for business readiness. Prepares and presents briefings and information to management/supervisory officials. Provides data processing support for surveys, program evaluations, and special studies. Manages documents and historic records. Investigates and researches studies on a wide array of benefits and health care-related issues. Develops recommendations for corrective actions and methods to achieve efficient and effective operations. Defines oversight audit requirements. Prepare quantitative and qualitative analysis. Selects statistical techniques, reports format, validity of data, and accuracy of results; Interprets, analyzes, and evaluates operations data and results. Applies knowledge of statistical techniques to solve problems. Identifies scope of surveys, sample sizes, and appropriate sampling procedures. Utilize various software packages, to include Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, SQL, or Visual Basic, to prepare special reports, forms, and correspondence. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Management Analyst/PD00324A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedRequirementsYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.