This is a staff position located in the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) Program, Veteran and Family Member Programs (VFMP) Directorate of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Office of Integrated Veterans Care (IVC), Office of Integrated External Networks (IEN). This position will report to the Supervisory Management and Program Analyst for Knowledge Management and Data Analysis

Duties

Major duties include (but are not limited to): Provides staff support for quantitative and qualitative methods, provides guidance, consultation, and administrative support in developing, analyzing and evaluating health systems and data analysis. Participates in extensive interactions involving policy discussions, operational observations of various Program Analysts, suggestions for training and system enhancements to ensure accuracy or to increase production within Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) and to accomplish its assigned mission. Quantitatively and qualitatively analyzes the effectiveness of operations, policies, procedures, and other situations in order to provide improved and cost-effective changes or solutions. Provides all levels of management with objective data to support decisions for selecting the best course of action to include research, analysis, evaluation, and recommendations. Serves as the primary point of contact between the CHAMPVA Program Management Office (PMO) and Office of Information and Technology (OI&T), identifying the needs of the department, prioritizing system fixes and enhancement requests, and representing the Supervisory Management and Program Analyst at automation requirements meetings. Work Schedule: 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday Compressed/Flexible: Not Available 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD31959A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required This position is not in a bargaining unit.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/31/2024. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: CTAP candidates must be found to be well qualified for referral. This is defined as meeting the specialized experience and any selective placement factor for this position. You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11. Specialized experience includes: Plans and conducts studies, analyzing findings and making recommendations on substantive operating programs to formulate reports and recommendations regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. Determines availability of data to collect, analyze, processes, and determines its best use while understanding how the data applies to tasks and its applicability to other aspects of an organization, ensuring valid and reliable data is utilized and presented in the best way. Identifies and analyzes data required for use in the management and direction of programs to include developing new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. Evaluates, advises, and provides recommended courses of action to leadership on the organization, methods and procedures for operational decision making. Develops and recommends changes in program objectives to ensure sound utilization of human, financial and material resources. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: CommunicationsOrganizational Performance AnalysisPlanning and EvaluatingProject Management 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 is primarily sedentary but occasionally requires carrying of light objects, walking, standing and bending. No special physical qualifications are 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

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]