Business Analyst

Summary Rios Partners is a mission-driven consulting firm creating positive change by delivering value for our clients, investing in our employees, and solving tough problems that benefit our local and global communities. We ground our approach in empathy, enabling our team members to hear our customers’ challenges better and work together to develop effective solutions. As a team, we know what it takes to move organizations forward with measurable, sustainable results. Our primary consideration when evaluating candidates is alignment with our Mission and Values. Program Analyst – Senior Position Summary The Senior Program Analyst provides analytical, evaluative, and operational support to advance the effectiveness of healthcare programs within a large-scale integrated health care system. This role supports VHA in assessing program performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and ensuring programs achieve established goals and objectives through data-driven analysis and structured evaluation methodologies. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive program analysis and evaluation to assess the effectiveness, quality, and outcomes of current and future VHA programs. Perform systematic program reviews, applying structured methodologies to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. Develop and implement performance measures and metrics to evaluate program success, outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support VHA in executing program operations, ensuring alignment with established goals, timelines, and performance expectations. Provide analytical input to enhance the organization, management, and performance of programs and projects, driving increased productivity and effectiveness. Assist in the identification and allocation of program resources, ensuring optimal utilization across initiatives. Develop, draft, and maintain program reports, briefings, and analytical deliverables for stakeholders and leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making and program improvements. Contribute to the evaluation and refinement of program management processes, governance, and reporting frameworks. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited institution. Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience supporting program analysis, evaluation, and improvement efforts. Demonstrated experience within a large-scale integrated health care system. Proven ability to assess program performance, outcomes, and operational effectiveness. Desired Qualifications Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Experience with programs focused on Veterans’ healthcare and outreach initiatives. Familiarity with healthcare performance metrics, program evaluation methodologies, and federal reporting requirements. Experience supporting program operations and resource planning in complex healthcare environments. Core Competencies Program Evaluation and Performance Analysis Healthcare Program Operations Data Analysis and Reporting Process Improvement Resource Planning and Allocation Stakeholder Coordination Federal Healthcare Environment Knowledge Additional information U.S. work authorization required. Security Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance (i.e. must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has resided in the US for the past three years consecutively) Must be willing to operate in a hybrid environment, including work in person at a client site in the DC Metro area and at the Rios Partners office in Arlington, VA as needed (final schedule determined by team and project) Benefits Information - Profit-sharing/Performance Bonus: Rios Partners is committed to ensuring the success of the organization benefits the entire team. As such, a portion of profits is paid out to employees. The total amount of Profit-Sharing/Performance Bonus distributed to the team may vary year to year and will depend on numerous factors, including market conditions, company performance, and individual performance. - Retirement plan: Rios Partners offers a 401(k) and contributes an amount equivalent to 3% of the employee’s base salary each month to the designated fund. Employees may choose to contribute additional money into the 401(k) from their paycheck each month. - Health insurance: Rios Partners covers 90% of the premium for both the employee and their dependents for a variety of plan options through United Healthcare. (Please see the “Rios Employee Benefits” section of the “ Join Our Team ” page to review comprehensive health insurance policy documents.) - Vision insurance: Rios Partners covers 90% of the premium for both the employee and their dependents for vision insurance plan through VSP. (Please see the “Rios Employee Benefits” section of the “ Join Our Team ” page to review comprehensive vision insurance policy documents.) - Dental insurance: Rios Partners covers 90% of the premium for both the employee and their dependents for dental insurance plan through Guardian. (Please see the “Rios Employee Benefits” section of the “ Join Our Team ” page to review the dental insurance policy documents.) - Disability insurance: Rios Partners will pay 100% of the premium for both short-term and long-term disability insurance provided through Guardian. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays: You will be eligible for three weeks of PTO (15 days) and 12 paid holidays each year. In additional accrued PTO, Rios Partners provides additional time off for both expected and unexpected events (e.g., Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Voting). - Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave: Rios Partners celebrates employees’ choice to become parents. We are also aware that pregnancy and caring for an infant or a newly adopted child may cause additional life complexities. As such, we provide employees twelve (12) weeks of paid leave in association with the birth of an employee’s own child or the placement of a child with the employee in connection with adoption or foster care. To be eligible for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave Program, team members must: 1) Have worked at Rios Partners full-time for a minimum of 12 continuous months. 2) Be in good employment standing with Rios Partners (i.e., not on probation). 3) Request leave a minimum of 30 days in advance if possible. If this is not possible, please place your request as soon as possible once you become aware of it. Regardless of eligibility for the Rios Partners Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave Program, all Rios Partners employees are eligible for the Department of Labor’s Family and Medical Leave Act entitlements as well as Rios Partners Short Term Disability plan. - Employee Assistance Program: Rios Partners cares about the mental health of our employees. Through our employee assistance program, ComPsych, we offer 5 EAP sessions to address personal issues such as relationship struggles, substance abuse, parenting challenges and grief. ComPsych, if you decide to utilize the service, also provides FinancialConnect, LegalConnect and FamilySource to provide support and resources for every eligible employee. - Training and Development: Rios Partners is committed to helping you achieve your highest potential. Our personal view is that this is best accomplished through a combination of client engagements, opportunities to take on new roles within the team, and internal (team) / external (expert) training. Equal Opportunity Employer Rios Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr