Program Analyst
Duties are but not limited to:
Independently researches VA data resources and develops an in-depth understanding of how databases and reports are organized and the types of data available from them. Incumbent develops databases that support benchmarking of data to include financial data, patient population and workload which produce information that help evaluate/analyze, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs on meeting established goals and objectives. Ensures the accuracy of the information delivered. Works collaboratively with the Medical Center Business Office to establish new data collection procedures for specific programmatic activities or for programmatic evaluation, revenue and collections increases, and cost benefits analyses.Independently researches and obtains data from external sources for benchmarking and increase in revenue generation. Ability to make oral and written reports and presentations; prepares and presents graphical statistics, presents recommendations and conclusions based on analysis and evaluations in such form and manner that is useful to management officials/Leadership. Serves as a liaison and independently executes Provider Agreements with external stakeholders in enhancing access improvement as it impacts workload and revenue generation. 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 through Friday 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm (Based on the needs of the service) Telework:
Ad Hoc authorized, as per VHA policy Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Analyst/PD09278A and PD09278-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2020. 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. 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 for the GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge in applying advanced analytic techniques in data acquisition and analysis with corporate databases. Knowledge in planning, scheduling, and carrying out major projects concerning analysis and evaluation of programs or data, developing data definitions, conducting data validation, and collaborating with stakeholders. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analytical ReasoningCustomer ServiceData ManagementHuman FactorsProject Management Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, such as walking, standing, bending, carrying, etc. in a normal office/medical center environment. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Independently researches VA data resources and develops an in-depth understanding of how databases and reports are organized and the types of data available from them. Incumbent develops databases that support benchmarking of data to include financial data, patient population and workload which produce information that help evaluate/analyze, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs on meeting established goals and objectives. Ensures the accuracy of the information delivered. Works collaboratively with the Medical Center Business Office to establish new data collection procedures for specific programmatic activities or for programmatic evaluation, revenue and collections increases, and cost benefits analyses.Independently researches and obtains data from external sources for benchmarking and increase in revenue generation. Ability to make oral and written reports and presentations; prepares and presents graphical statistics, presents recommendations and conclusions based on analysis and evaluations in such form and manner that is useful to management officials/Leadership. Serves as a liaison and independently executes Provider Agreements with external stakeholders in enhancing access improvement as it impacts workload and revenue generation. 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 through Friday 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm (Based on the needs of the service) Telework:
Ad Hoc authorized, as per VHA policy Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Analyst/PD09278A and PD09278-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2020. 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. 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 for the GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge in applying advanced analytic techniques in data acquisition and analysis with corporate databases. Knowledge in planning, scheduling, and carrying out major projects concerning analysis and evaluation of programs or data, developing data definitions, conducting data validation, and collaborating with stakeholders. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Analytical ReasoningCustomer ServiceData ManagementHuman FactorsProject Management Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, such as walking, standing, bending, carrying, etc. in a normal office/medical center environment. 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/.
- Department:
0343 Management And Program Analysis - Salary Range:
$61,131 to $96,149 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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