The Program Analyst is responsible for the daily management of data input/extraction and ongoing support of the data systems for the Network/Program Contracting Offices that are in-turn supervised by the Regional Procurement Office.

Duties

Duties: The Program Analyst reports directly to the Deputy Director of Contracting (DDoC) of the NCO and is responsible for gathering, compiling and coordinating data for reports in order to develop and conduct comprehensive investigative studies for decision making purposes. Consults with management at the NCO, RPO Regional Office, VHA Central office, and strategic planning subject matter experts to formulate and defend strategic plans and directions, discuss overall intent of plans, actions or projects, and determine detailed guidelines for studies, utilizing knowledge of subject area, research techniques, and regulatory limitations; organizes and analyzes data from all sources, using statistical methods to ensure validity of results. Ensures information is provided within time frames needed; tracks and collects data for all NCO metrics and internal controls in addition to analysis, defends and helps the Director of Contracting (DoC) and DDoC influence managers and other officials to accept and implement findings and recommendations. Provides data analysis and concise findings and recommendations for management meetings involving planning, budget, and program matters concerned with the establishment of policies and decisions that will ultimately lead to the accomplishment of mandated RPO goals and objectives. Modifies, adapts, and refines broader guidelines to account for differences in working environments throughout the region which will be utilized by staff at each medical center and on each product line team throughout the region. Interacts with other NCOs within the region, RPO Regional offices and VHA Central Office working and influencing strategic initiatives throughout the region that can also have huge impact at a regional and national level. Serves as program liaison to the various user groups at local, regional and national level to develop information, resolve a wide variety of problems, maintain effective interrelationships, and meet program objectives. Monitors trends and provides NCO Management trend analysis reports and recommendations for various program areas for the NCO. Analyzes purchase quantities of supplies, services, and equipment to make recommendations and performs analysis of trends in procurement/contracting data. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible Schedules: 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. Remote: This is a remote position. (Remote refers to work performed on full-time basis anywhere other than a VA facility or using VA-leased space.) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. (Virtual refers to work performed on full-time basis using VA-leased space or at a VA facility other than the facility that hired the employee.) *For this position, telework (up to 80% per pay period) or remote work (100% off site) may be authorized upon supervisor approval if within the commuting distance of the advertised duty station(s) or within the geographical footprint of the NCO (6). Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/600370 Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary in nature. There are no special physical requirements. The work is performed primarily in office areas or conference rooms and similar environments. However, it may require some traveling and visits to Government and/or contractor's facilities and other contract-related performance sites.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/04/2024. 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. Specialized Experience GS-12: You must have at least 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: Proficiency in organizational planning, budgeting and delegating in promoting process efficiency and assessing program effectiveness. Exceptional experience in researching, developing and improving programmatic controls to align activities with program goals and objectives. Ability to negotiate and recommend solutions to senior management in implementing changes to improve existing processes and procedures. Expert analytical skills in conducting qualitative and quantitative review and analysis on existing and new processes. Proficiency in utilizing project management and databases to organize, track and manage data. 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. 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 VHA Central Office - Procurement and Logistics 6100 Oak Tree Blvd Independence, OH 44131 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]