This position serves as a Program Analyst - Informatics Manager within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida. The employee will serve as the senior administrator of enterprise operations responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, maintenance, and standardization of all clinical applications for the service as the subject matter expert throughout the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS).

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but are no limited to, the following: Designs, implements, and maintains laboratory computer programs and systems to gather, record, process, analyze and report clinical data relating to microbiology, mycology, parasitology, infection control, point of care testing, chemistry, hematology/coagulation, etc. Recommends improvements for existing systems and applications software Validates and maintains systems, instrument interfaces and vendor supplied software Develops and/or enhances local applications to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the laboratory's clinical care activities Implements laboratory modules of healthcare systems software package (VistA) Designs and revises technical manuals, protocols and forms for process improvements and consistency and compatibility with automated systems Designs and produces data and statistical analysis techniques, high level computer languages (e.g. SQL), methods of problem definition and analysis, and interactive database manipulation (i.e. M.S., Access, SQL Server) Designs and produces analytical reports Performs a variety of analysis in connection with the evaluation, acquisition, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment Evaluates the desirability and feasibility of computer applications in support of laboratory operations while performing cost benefits or economic evaluations of current or projected programs Performs and develops life cycle cost analyses of projects Designs and implements numerous data entry and reporting systems for inputting and displaying data Writes validation scripts and protocols to ensure all systems are tested and maintained to ensure data integrity, compliance with regulatory agencies, and system functionality Performs all other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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 AD HOC telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: "Experience managing and developing laboratory information systems and instrument interfaces." In addition to meeting the Selective Placement Factor, to qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must meet the following: Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Program Analyst - Informatics Manager, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes a comprehensive range of skills to include network/application design, software development, and hardware-software integration to research, develop, design, and test various computer systems in a clinical environment; ability to utilize various software programs for gathering and analyzing data (i.e., in-house/commercial software, statistical packages, etc.); implementing and managing new clinical applications; and utilizing knowledge of Microsoft applications, SQL, Data Innovations, PowerApps, PowerBI, SharePoint, etc. 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. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and ManagementCommunicationInformation ManagementProblem Solving 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 primarily sedentary. There is some walking, standing, and lifting of items of light to moderate weight (no more then 50 pounds) for the purpose of equipment installation or exchange. The work does require intensive concentration, mental alertness, and the ability to work under pressure. 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

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address CW Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard Bay Pines, FL 33744 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]