About this role
Job SummaryThis position is established to provide program analysis of Program Office operations within a contract program Integrated Veteran Care (IVC) covering multiple regional healthcare networks to support the Bureau an Program Office by creating and maintaining a community/private-sector care provider network for the region.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/05/2026. 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-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. 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 as described below: Specialized Experience: GS-12 Specialized Experience: Do you possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11, which equips you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the Program Analyst, GS-12 position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to (resume must support 3/4 examples below): -Collect raw data and interpreting into graphs, charts and present conclusion and recommendations to management based on collected data to plan, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of program office operations. - Skill to plan, organize, and direct team study work and negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations were proposals involve substantial agency resources and require extensive changes in established procedures. -Apply and enforce best practices in program and project management sufficient to evaluate and recommend new or enhanced approaches to delivering operational products such as reports, studies, and analyses. -Communicate effectively to articulate and communicate assignments, projects, actionable events, milestones and/or program issues and deadline and time frames for completion. 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 DutiesDuties Monitor administrative activities and makes substantive recommendations for improvements. Compare and evaluate program functions and recommend changes in guidelines, using program and measurement techniques to analyze compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Advise management on issues related to a broad range of program policies, processes, initiatives, and questions. Research, evaluate, and report on recommended management decisions regarding workforce distribution and resource allocation. Facilitate implementation of contracts providing care for Veteran/beneficiary use of community healthcare services. Monitor budget allocation and execution to ensure operating program objectives are met. Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (negotiable) Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring 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#: Program Analyst/PD05617A 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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.