This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The position reports to the Chief of Staff.

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 not limited to, the following: Creates, integrates, disseminates and manages data for all enterprise applications; Applies statistical, machine learning, visualization, inferencing and other techniques to enable decision support; Develops data pipelines and reporting systems consisting of relevant and timely measures to quantify deficiencies and visualize improvements over time; Evaluates, documents, analyzes, prioritizes, and recognizes requirements for the improvement of the EHR and other systems in collaboration with the end-user; Enables healthcare capabilities and the evolution of technology adjoined to the EHR to deliver quality care; Ensures the VHA EHR operates in a way that improves patient care, ensures patient safety, and meets the needs of providers through continuous evaluation, testing, and improvement of the system; Responsible for management, assessment, design, integration, modification, maintenance, and analysis of programs and processes related to the field of clinical informatics; Cultivates and maintains effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders that impact informatics; Exercises supervisory authorities and responsibilities involving work assignments; Assigns, reviews, and approves work and evaluates employee performance; Hears and resolves group grievances or serious employee complaints; Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate; Performs activities that support the management and delivery of educational experiences using information solutions and technology in all areas of healthcare; Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates 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 telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you MUST meet the following requirement: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Program Analyst, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes exercising supervisory authorities to accomplish the work of a health informatics office; creating, integrating, and managing data for all enterprise applications; evaluating content quality; eliminating redundancy in duplicate data sources; applying statistical, machine learning, visualization, inferencing and other techniques to enable decision support; and overseeing the management, planning, scheduling and controlling of a software build through different stages and environments. Preferred Qualifications: It is highly preferred that applicants possess a degree in Health Informatics. It is also highly preferred that applicants possess supervisory and project management experience. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Change ManagementHuman Resources ManagementInformation Technology ArchitectureInformation Technology Program ManagementProject Management 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 will involve standing, sitting, and walking. Travel to local institutions and to other facilities within the VISN as well as VA central office may be necessary on an occasional basis. 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

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]