Management and Program Analyst

Management And Program Analyst (Detail Opportunity)

Primary responsibility is to serve as a staff advisor to the Associate Director and applies management analysis techniques to convert broad generalizations to actionable goals; make the business case for attempting to accomplish these goals; develop detailed plans for achieving these goals; measure progress toward these goals in a meaningful manner; and establish control systems for maintaining the gains achieved through analysis, and working collaboratively, demonstrating leadership, and understand team dynamics. Assignments and special projects span across a variety of specialty areas in for various echelons of Facility Level program areas, and the position functions play a critical role in coordination of managerial decisions and operational activities for the Facility. Responsible for successful outcomes and products that impact Facility level initiatives and implementation strategies. Coordinates and communicates on behalf of the Associate Director when assigned to various projects and initiatives. Assesses the need for data; collects and analyzes data, develops a wide variety of computer generated databases and spreadsheets using multiple computer software programs. Presentations of statistical data include development of detailed and sometimes complex spreadsheets, charts, and graphs (i.e.., pie charts, bar, and line graphs, etc.), which are used in research and reports by other network staff. Incumbent plans, schedules, conducts and analyzes the results of projects and studies assessing the effectiveness of programs and projects for which the Associate Director is proponent. Participates in and or lead/facilitates projects and studies involving programs and functions under the Associate Director purview which are managed and administered by other VISN elements, higher headquarters, or activities and partners external and internal to VA. Coordinates with all levels of the Directors Office Staff, Divisions, and other stakeholders, to effect expeditious and effective planning to ensure that assigned program, projects, or initiatives meets command requirements in accordance with policy and regulatory guidance. Establishes or coordinates project/program resource estimates, as required, with authorizations. Independently makes decisions to revise, alter, adjust, or change course of action to assure overall programmatic requirements and objectives are met. Maintains close liaison with staff subject matter specialists at the VISN and VA Central Office. Represents the Hospital at VISN-level coordination, management, and program review meetings. Serves as a member of Hospital, VISN, and VA-wide and ad hoc committees, working groups, panels, etc. Represents the Hospital Center at internal and external meetings and workshops. The incumbent provides the oversight, guidance, and direction to the administrative fellows, throughout the course of their program. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating funding, interviewing recommending for selection administrative fellow candidates and is their key contact throughout the program for orientation, problem-solving and guidance. Prepares and presents formal and informal oral and written reports and briefings on the staffing, progress, and results of studies, planning, initiatives, and implementation and execution of programs to hospital staff and senior leadership.