The Supply System Analyst position is aligned under the VISN 12 Supply Chain Management Service (SCMS) and is an advisor to the Network Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). VISNs are networks of vertically and horizontally integrated Veterans Affairs Health Care Systems (VAHCS) serving Veterans across a broad geographic catchment area. VISNs provide a full continuum of health care services through medical centers, community-based and in-home programs, clinics, and extended care facilities.

Duties

Major duties:

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/16/2024. 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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11.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: To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have one 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: Broad understanding of an interrelated chain of activities involving the process of supply. Understanding of related management activities, such as budget, data processing, and procurement. Knowledge of both supply systems and automated data processing methods and techniques. Knowledge of specialized methods and techniques to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of supply programs and/or operations. Ability to analyze independently and resolve difficult issues and problems in the assigned area of responsibility. Knowledge qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of supply management programs. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a 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. (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 education beyond masters or equivalent degree. (Transcript required and Resume must support your specialized experience.) To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must meet one of the following listed Criteria: Specialized Experience: You must have one 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: Broad understanding of an interrelated chain of activities involving the process of supply, extending from the acquisition of an item through storage, distribution, utilization, consumption, or disposal. Understanding of related management activities, such as budget, data processing, procurement, property utilization, and financial management is required. Specialized knowledge of both supply systems and automated data processing methods and techniques. Knowledge of specialized methods and techniques to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of supply programs and/or operations. Ability to analyze independently and resolve difficult issues and problems in the assigned area of responsibility involving, supply processes, work methods, supply data management, or day-to-day operational procedures. Thorough knowledge of integrated supply management functions and interfaces, medical facilities mission requirements, and specific and unique automated systems is required to determine the various areas of supply management activities that can be improved through the use of automated systems; and to develop and implement new methods and techniques that satisfy broad medical facilities policy and technical requirements regarding the use and structure of automated supply information systems. Knowledge of IT concepts, methods and techniques to determine the efficiency of computer programs, software and hardware in meeting established supply information requirements; and recommend changes in data flow, sources of input, report formats, and calculations to satisfy supply management information needs. Knowledge qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of supply management programs. There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Preferred Experience: SQL, Fileman and/or PowerBI Dashboard use and creation. Data mining, analysis and reporting for complex data from multiple stations and services. Training development and delivery in a variety of platforms. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analysis and Problem SolvingLeadershipOral CommunicationOrganizational Performance AnalysisTechnical Competence 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 required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address VISN 12 Directors Office 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 US
• Name: Monica Newman
• Phone: (708)202-8216
• Email: [email protected]