Program Analyst

Summary The primary purpose of the position is to be responsible for performing program plan analysis to foster development of system redesign projects within the Service and the Facility, which will evaluate the performance and economic aspects of all Service programs based on Facility and Service goals. Responsibilities Duties to include but not limited to the following: Assists with the analysis and interpretation of new proposals affecting Geriatrics & Extended Care (GEC) and Pain Medicine (PMS) Services and Rehabilitation & Extended Care (REC). Serves as a resource for budgetary, equipment, space, and staffing matters. Compile accurate data for budget preparation and forecasting. Assists in briefing management on budgetary controls and planned input. Acts as an intermediary for GEC and Pain Medicine (PMS) Services and Rehabilitation & Extended Care. Acts as a resource person for interested services/sections/departments concerning externally and internally generated new programs and policies. Collects and understands data from a wide variety of VA/VHA data systems to perform statistical analysis. Analyzes several programs, such as VHA Support Service Center (VSSC), Business Intelligence Service Line (BISL), Pyramid Analytics, Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA). Uses initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods, adapting and modifying practices, policies, and procedures, researching trends, methodologies and patterns, and developing and recommending new policies/procedures. Implements the purchaser process of equipment and maintenance of equipment EIL's and ensuring the process is followed. Develops tracking systems and dashboards within various programs. Evaluations include MCA labor mapping, RVU certification, HRMS strength reports, and Joint Commission compliance. Analyze program performance data to identify issues and impact. Uses initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods, adapting and modifying practices, policies, and procedures, researching trends, methodologies and patterns, and developing and recommending new policies/procedures. Assists in projecting needs and monitoring expenditures with management support staff. Analyzes data and recognizes where opportunity for process improvement exists to recommend and provide new processes to the AO. Identifies alternative systems and processes based on systems engineering principles to mitigate errors. 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: Monday thru Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD03442O and PD03443O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/20/2026. 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. 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. 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 materials. 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 may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS 09 Grade Determination Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS 07) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: develops comprehensive and detailed plans, goals, and objectives aimed at the long-term implementation and management of diverse, complex interdisciplinary programs, proactively engages with other group members/services to address challenges, develops new strategies to tackle significant administrative issues, implements management policies and guidelines, . OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have equivalent combination of graduation education and specialized experience as described above. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level. GS 11 Grade Determination Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS 09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: assists with the analysis and interpretation of new proposals, serves as a resource for budgetary, equipment, space, and staffing matters, compiles accurate data for budget preparation and forecasting, assists in briefing management on budgetary controls and planned input, analyzes program performance data to identify issues and impact, identifies alternative systems and processes based on systems engineering principles to mitigate errors. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have equivalent combination of graduation education and specialized experience as described above. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: 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: Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at