This is a developmental position composing a career ladder structure to the full performance level of Program Analyst, GS-0343-12. At this level, the incumbent will receive assignments that are designed to develop their skills and knowledge until reaching the full performance level. Work assignments are designed to introduce the incumbent to a full range of duties and responsibilities required by the full performance level.

Duties

VISN 15 is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans. Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintains a high level of integrity cost accounting data and keep a record of all significant technical and administrative adjustments made. Analyzes clinical workload extracts and validate clinical source data with MCA data Maintains spreadsheets and databases related to cost accounting. Designs and prepare regular and ad-hoc reports. Identifies trends, accomplishments, and/or deficiencies related to the program in order to create solutions or propose alternate courses of action. Assesses the effectiveness of data collection systems and develops audits of output. Plans and carry out projects to improve the efficiency and productivity business operations. Keeps in touch with the status and progress of work, and makes day- to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities. Gives on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices. Contacts program officials, managers, and other staff to gather information for analysis of the organization or unit. Instructs employees in specific tasks and makes available written instructions, reference materials and supplies. Contributes to the development and maintenance of web pages and/or Share Point site. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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 a.m. CST to 4:30 p.m. CST Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Regular Teleworks 3+ days/Pay Period Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD09596A 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, 11/10/2023. 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. 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. Preferred Experience: Managerial Cost Accounting background. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-11 Specialized Experience: Candidates must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Strong analytical skills, knowledge of regulations and policies which affect the MCA structure. Articulates comprehensive knowledge of clinical and administrative practice, computer technology and health care administration, statistical analysis, cost analysis, and correspondence to management. Knowledge of statistical techniques, medical center operations. Provides knowledge management and analytical skills for potential programmatic changes that could significantly enhance patient care, patient safety, overall efficiencies and/or cost effectiveness. Analyzes existing automated and manual systems to determine the type of financial and clinical information available. GS-12 Specialized Experience: Candidates must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (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: Articulates comprehensive knowledge of clinical and administrative practice, computer technology and health care administration, statistical analysis, cost analysis, and correspondence to management. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of regulations and policies which affect the MCA structure. Knowledge of statistical techniques, medical center operations. Provides knowledge management and analytical skills for potential programmatic changes that could significantly enhance patient care, patient safety, overall efficiencies and/or cost effectiveness. Analyzes existing automated and manual systems to determine the type of financial and clinical information available. Program coordination and management, analytical and technical skills, reports, audits quality checks, analysis, technical research, spreadsheets and databases, interpersonal point of contact, reporting. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analytical ThinkingCommunicationCost Accounting 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 will involve standing, sitting, and walking. Travel to facility campus and to other facilities within the VISN may occasionally be necessary. Most activities will be performed at a computer terminal. 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

GS 11
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., if related
GS 12
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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 VHA VISN 15 Human Resources One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Second Floor Kansas City, MO 64106-2149 US
• Name: Jennifer Hart
• Phone: 816-503-2465
• Email: [email protected]