This position serves as an organizational lead in the management and execution of multiple high-level organizational initiatives. Knowledge of VHA and healthcare operations and administrative activities is paramount. The position is an integral part of OIC planning and operations administrative team, reporting to the Chief, Operations and Administration who reports to the Director, Planning and Operations. The position performs analytical, qualitative, and administrative functions.

Duties

This announcement will close on 09/04/2024, the first 50 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications received after the initial cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Prepares various recurring as well as special, complex administrative reports. Consolidates information into a usable format and prepares reports based on established regulatory procedures or logical assembly of data where there are no established reporting formats. Provide workforce metrics, reports, and analysis to broaden senior leadership and management's understanding of the workforce and inform their decision-making. Use data system skills and administrative knowledge to assist senior leadership in all aspects of analyzing personnel data and producing reports. Serve as a liaison between the OIC front offices, subordinate teams, and other offices within VA Central Office. Performs analytical and evaluative work associated with OIC program activities as in developing operational efficiencies, reducing redundancy and improving quality and services. Develops the need for and maintains an awareness of available resources and makes recommendations to management regarding needs, distribution, or redistribution of these resources. Monitors program progress; advises on upcoming tasks milestones; analyzes schedule variances and trend analysis and works with the OIC Director of Planning and Operations and the Chief Operation and Administration or other staff to formulate and implement corrective actions. Develops and maintains tracking systems within the office, specifically as it pertains to the tracking needs of the OIC Executive Director and the OIC Program, which may involve identifying and assembling data requirements of the office, assisting in the development and maintenance of databases and suggesting the need for modifications. Complete unrelated tasks concurrently and will frequently be called upon to exercise judgment and flexibility in determining the approach, methods, and prioritization of project completion Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available. Telework: Available. (applicant is required on site 50% of work schedule per pay period) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Management Analyst/PD606830 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/04/2024. 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-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 qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience Requirement: Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11 on Federal Service that typically includes, but is not limited to, the following specialized experience examples. Interpret laws, regulations, policies and other organizational standards as they apply to the program Develop and manage databases and electronic tracking systems utilizing a variety of software systems Qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program Negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations Adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program Analyze problems and present both written and oral recommendations Analytically and systematically deal with problems of workflow Develop and deliver briefings on complex or sensitive issues Develop and manage the onboarding database for organization You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making 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: most work is accomplished while seated at a desk or computer. Some standing, bending, carrying, and walking to other locations within the facility are necessary. 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

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 VSHO - Risk Management 2402 Wildwood Ave Suite 301 Sherwood, AR 72120 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]