The Primary Purpose of the Position is: to serve independently in the capacity as a Management Analyst; as a coordinator, advisor, analyst, and planner for the delivery of health care services within Anesthesiology & Pain Management Service and the HCS.

Duties

Advisory and Planning (65%) The incumbent provides counsel to the Chief, A&PMS, the HSS/AO of A&PMS, and interacts with program office staff under the umbrella of ADUSH, Patient Care Services (1 0P4) on proposed solutions that would enhance quality patient care and resource utilization in A&PMS. Conducts special analytical studies designed to resolve critical programmatic, organizational or functional problems throughout the Medical Center, and in the resolution of interdepartmental problems, complaints and grievances, by applying important communication, motivational, and leadership skills with respect to advising, instructing and consulting with problem elements. The incumbent evaluates the overall planning activities of A&PMS, program office staff and for the Medical Center in relation to policies, plans and objectives established by VACO, Regional and VANTHCS, using management reporting systems to obtain information upon which evaluations and planning decisions can be based. Utilizing databases of information, s/he assists in the development of health-planning strategies and assesses priorities to best meet the needs of the patients served in concert with the mission of the VANTHCS and VISN 17. Incumbent coordinates all compensation panels for A&PMS physicians. This includes preparation of compensation panel forms, calculating retention and recruitment bonuses based on input from Chief, A&PMS, reviewing of appropriate signatures, and communication with HRMS and the Chief of Staff's Office. Incumbent will be delegated responsibility for coordination, preparation and submission of all required reports for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the State of Texas, the Certifying Boards regarding house staff and fellowship training, under graduate education, professional standards review, and administrative activities. Must be able to comprehend and complete within the designated time periods various quantitative and qualitative reports, budget statements, DSS and Labor Mapping surveys and any other similar reports required by the VACO, VISN, the Medical Center Director, and the HSS/AO for A&PMS or the Service Chief. Analysis (35%) Incumbent must analyze and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the multiple program operations of A&PMS, assessing the effectiveness of services provided to the patients served. S/he will provide management with the findings and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in A&PMS. S/he identifies and advises the HSS/AO, Chief A&PMS, and Executive Staff on the impact of changes proposed as to how they will affect other services and the patients served, insuring that patient care is not adversely impacted. This requires an extensive knowledge of the complex functions of all services throughout the HCS and their relationship to A&PMS. The incumbent is able to maintain and improve systems of delivering health care by developing better programs and policies. In addition, the incumbent will participate in improving utilization of resources and designing needed changes and being a catalyst for the many clinical programs in A&PMS. Incumbent assists with collection of data for Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) measures. The incumbent will utilize service specific software (LiveData) to analyze Operating Room efficiency. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Management Analyst/PD09155O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/21/2023. 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 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: Conducting special analytical studies designed to resolve critical programmatic, organizational or functional problems. Knowledge of statistical reports is central to carrying out the responsibilities of the position. Must be able to develop presentations with the sensitivity required by complex patient and staffing issues. Astute in establishing and maintaining effective communications with persons both within and outside the organization, from diverse backgrounds and levels of education and competence. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 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 (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and graduate level education. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Creative Thinking Customer Service Database Management System Web Technology Computer Skills 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 sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds. 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/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Contacts

• Address Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75216 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]