This position is located in the Engineering Service within the VA Boston Health Care System in Brockton, MA. The Program Analyst monitors and analyzes the development, implementation, execution, and effectiveness and efficiency of the Engineering Service operations, plans and sustainment strategies.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The major duties include but are not limited to: Plans and conducts analyses of organizational elements and works to identify problems and approves resource utilization, administrative support and management effectiveness; Interprets findings, develops recommendations to improve organization efficiency and solves problems; Reviews program data, workload reports and staffing requests to ensure that organization positions are properly funded and that acceptable grade and staffing levels are maintained; Guides the preparation, revision and monitoring of organization budget estimates, funding provided and execution of budget management; Maintains proper financial balances and distributes resources to all activities with planned limitations; Directs the monitoring and tracking of obligations and expenditures throughout the budget execution phase; Compiles, consolidates and analyzed administrative support requirements into a unified financial plan in consideration of needs and cost trends of payroll, travel, supplies, training and related human resources and materials used to support technical programs; Directs, advises and trains employees engaged in providing administrative support and office services for the organizations' activities involving supply and property management, mail and file services, travel, records and reports, equipment maintenance, vehicle management and related services; Interprets and applies contract and procurement regulations; Directs others regarding the preparation of requisitions and purchase orders and ensures adherence to policies and regulations; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least one of the following requirements: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7) in Federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Program Analyst position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is demonstrated work experience using qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative support activities; applying budget and finance principles, practices and methods; maintaining proper financial balances and distributing resources to all activities within planned limitations; monitoring and tracking obligations and expenditures throughout the budget execution phase; evaluating the utilization and management of human resources, material and financial resources; researching and assembling data; and advising on management and fiscal problems.NOTE: Your experience must be fully documented on your resume in order to receive credit. ~OR~ SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of a master's degree or equivalent degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field of study that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. NOTE: This education must have been obtained at an accredited college or university. If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~ COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate-level education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. NOTE: The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Creative ThinkingDecision MakingPlanning and EvaluatingProblem SolvingTeaching Others IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. The work is performed in an office setting. 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

IMPORTANT: 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.

Contacts

• Address VA Boston Healthcare System 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]