Management And Program Analyst

Summary

The position is located in the VHA Office of the Chief Strategy Officer (108), Office of Strategic: Planning and Analysis, Strategic Planning Service/Strategic Analysis Service. The incumbent of this position performs a wide variety of analytical wok associated with strategic and capital asset planning.

This vacancy may be filled in Washington, DC or a location to be determined

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

08/28/2024 to 09/06/2024

• Salary

$86,962 - $134,435 per year

Salary range reflects the Rest of US rate only and will be adjusted to include the locality pay for the specific location.

• Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 13

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Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

• Washington, DC

• Location Negotiable After Selection

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

25% or less

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

13

• Job family (Series)

• 0343 Management And Program Analysis

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

• Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness

• Credentialing

• Financial disclosure

No

• Bargaining unit status

No

• Announcement number

CBZY-12526547-24-HDM

• Control number

806992800

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This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Federal employees

• Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Federal employees

• Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

• Individuals with disabilities

• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

• Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

• Military spouses

• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Open to all status.

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Duties

This position involves a multi grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of a GS-13. At the GS-12 you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of a GS-13. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

The Management and Program Analyst in the Strategic Planning Service/Strategic Analysis Service will have the following duties:

• Conducts strategic analysis for a variety of services within VA.

• Provides background data to be used in program study and research projects, conducts analyses, assessments and studies; and completes special projects. Prepares briefings, develops options and recommendations for actions and prepares decision packages for the consideration of senior management.

• Engages in VA-DoD joint strategic planning activities, using expertise in both health care and organizational planning to help develop a system-wide framework for the integration of joint planning and performance related activities.

• Engages in analysis and research in support of construction planning at the facility, VISN and VHA levels.

• Analyzes specific management and productivity improvement initiatives, monitors implementation, and recommends changes when necessary.

• Plans, develops and conducts internal review studies.

• Uses analytical techniques to analyze complex and critical data.

• Develops proposals to restructure program areas that require redistribution of significant portions of tasks or positions that are distinct but interrelated. Projects require the use of analytical techniques such as cost/benefit analysis and workflow analysis.

• Analyzes management techniques, processes, and styles for improving organizational effectiveness.

• Uses analytical techniques of a complex nature. Depending on the complexity of the study, works with senior analysts as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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: Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available)

Telework: Available (applicant is required onsite 50% of work schedule per pay period)

Remote: This is not a remote position.

Virtual: the employee may work at a VA facility or other VA-leased space other than the facility that is hiring the employee and is authorized for telework up to 50%.

Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Analyst/PD00183A and PD00184A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

• You may be required to serve a probationary period

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/06/2024.

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. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. 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.

Specialized Experience GS-12: You must have 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:

o Predictive data analysis and data mining skills, such as SAS Programming, Sequel, Pyramid and/ or Tableau.

o Statistical Analysis: The ability to identify whether the analytic methods applied are right for the problem and which inferences are valid from the information at hand.

o Machine Learning/AI: The ability to build reliable, scalable, and easy-to-maintain models.

o Demonstrated experience using raw data and converting that to information useful for decision-making.

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Specialized Experience GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:

o Predictive data analysis and data mining skills, such as SAS Programming, Sequel, Pyramid and/ or Tableau.

o Statistical Analysis: The ability to identify whether the analytic methods applied are right for the problem and which inferences are valid from the information at hand.

o Machine Learning/AI: The ability to build reliable, scalable, and easy-to-maintain models.

o Demonstrated experience using raw data and converting that to information useful for decision-making.

(*Please note: Examples of this experience must be in your Resume to meet Specialized Experience qualifications for this position)

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

Critical thinking

Quantitative analyses

Data structure

Communications

Interpersonal

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: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office.

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

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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/.

Additional information

This occupation is being considered for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI. The amount of lump sum CSI is determined based on appointment date and may be pro-rated as determined by the end date of the CSI. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.