About this role
Job SummaryThe position is Program Analyst that performs automated and manual data collection systems to determine availability of financial, clinical and accounting information. Interacts daily with service chiefs, line supervisors and administrative personnel in order to keep current on any changes in hea1th care system functions that may affect the DSS program and to keep current on any changes that may affect management information systems.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/08/2026. 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. 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: To qualify for this position at the GS-09 level, you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Program Analyst. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Assists in managing administrative functions; Assists in flow of information in a medical center setting; Applies theories and principles of management and organization including administrative practices and procedures common to organizations; Uses qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques; Conducting interviews with to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. ~OR~ Education: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree, successfully completed two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, LL.B or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Copies of transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~ Combination: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience, as described above, to meet the total requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Copies of transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Program Analyst. Qualifying specialized experience is: Operates programs and objectives of the health care system; such as clinic and administrative program relations, manpower, and resource utilization; Understands the health care system organizational structure and the manner in which it functions; Applies various analysis techniques to demonstrate department service performance; Applies fact finding and investigative techniques to gather factual evidence about administrative products, production procedures, and costs; Operates microcomputer systems and understands computer terminology and functions related to health system computers. ~OR~ Education: 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 an LL.M. if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~ Combination: Combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Only education in excess of a master's or equivalent graduate education may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-11 level. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required. 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 DutiesPromotion 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. Duties: Use computer databases, spreadsheet, word-processing and communication software packages (for example, the Microsoft Office suite) to combine, move, analyze and disseminate information. Analyzes data trends to identify processes for improvement to include utilization of resources. Analyzes existing automated and manual data collection systems to determine availability of financial, clinical and accounting information. Interacts daily with service chiefs, line supervisors and administrative personnel in order to keep current on any changes in health care system functions that affect the DSS program. Ensures the accuracy of electronic financial and cost mapping information in the DSS system. Performs system tests and validation processes to ensure that the system is functioning properly after each programming change. Develops constructive suggestions for system improvement Oversees the updating of changes to department workload capture, standards, RVUs, and budget compliance. Performs system tests and validation processes to ensure that the system is functioning properly after each programming change. Maintains and modifies the DMMS-DSS program in order to reflect any changes in health care system functions or VA policy. Prepares and conducts presentations on the DSS project objectives Develops monthly cost and performance reports for use by all levels of management. Develops monthly cost and performance reports for use by all levels of management Makes recommendations on the design of report formats based on discussion with management, service chiefs and supervisors. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday - 8:00AM-4:30PM - subject to change based upon facility needs. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD03700A and PD03701A 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. A medical evaluation may be 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.