This position serves as Program Analyst on the Program Management and Analytics Team within the Appeals Department, Veteran and Family Member Programs (VFMP), Office of Integrated Veteran Care (IVC), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Duties

Duties includes: Responsible for the oversight, and development of efficient, and quality programs for Veterans Affairs beneficiaries. Analyzing management information needs to develop program or administrative reporting systems including the systems specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology. Analyzes and evaluates (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of data in meeting established organizational goals and objectives. Identifies and analyzes data required for use in the management and direction of programs. Serves as the primary point of contact between the Office of the Director and OI&T, identifying the needs of the department. 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: M-F 6:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Yes- Position Suitable Duty Location Status: 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Denver, CO 80209 Position Description Title/PD#: Program Analyst GS -0343 (9 T 11)/PD02889A and PD12889A Bargain Unit: Yes, This positionis a bargaining unit Travel: No Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/23/2024. 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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. 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. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 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. You may qualify based on education and/or experience as described below: GS -9 Specialized Experience : Do you possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience, which equips you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Program Analyst, GS-09 position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, this specialized experience must have been equivalent to the grade GS-7 level in Federal service to qualify at the grade GS-09. Review analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of operational problems. Develops theory and principles of project management techniques and principles. Provides qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques, such as program analysis or trend analysis. Conducts interviews with stakeholders to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and procedures. Participates in training geographically and organizationally diverse personnel. GS-11 Specialized Experience: Do you possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience, which equips you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Program Analyst, GS-09 position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, this specialized experience must have been equivalent to the grade GS-9 level in Federal service to qualify at the grade GS-11. Prepare and provide briefings and presentations on programs and issues of interest. Write and review a full range of correspondence/information to be provided to a variety of audiences. Provide technical assistance to program staff on how to respond to inquiries. Compile workload metrics Interpret reporting requirements contained in bills and enacted legislation. Prepare complex reports. The potential eligible are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Analysis and Problem SolvingData ManagementEnterprise ArchitectureOrganizational Performance Analysis EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. 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/Working Conditions: The work is primarily sedentary but occasionally requires carrying of light objects, walking, standing and bending. No special physical qualifications are required.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Workforce Management - Community Care 120 SE 6th Street Suite 102 Topeka, KS 66603 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]