Department Of Veterans Affairs Nashville , TN 37201
Posted 1 week ago
Summary
The purpose of this position is to serve as a Program Analyst (Data Analyst) for the US Department of Veterans Affairs with the responsibility for the daily management of data input/extraction and ongoing support of the data systems for the Network Contracting Offices (NCOs) that are in-turn supervised by the Regional Procurement Offices (RPOs).
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
06/17/2024 to 06/26/2024
$86,962 - $113,047 per year
Salary will be determined upon selection and dependent upon duty location, grade, step and locality pay of selectee.
GS 12
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Lexington, KY
Louisville, KY
Johnson City, TN
Memphis, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
Nashville, TN
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No
Yes-Telework or Remote Work may be authorized for this position. Please see the Duties section for additional information.
25% or less
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
0343 Management And Program Analysis
No
Other
No
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Suitability/Fitness
CBZY-NCO9-12447855-24-KSF
796092000
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This job is open to
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
Facility only: This position is open to current Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office (RPO) Central, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 09 employees and CTAP eligible applicants only.
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Duties
Major Duties Include:
Organizes and analyzes data from all sources, using statistical methods to ensure validity of results.
Responsible for the daily management of data input/extraction and ongoing support of the data systems for the Network/Program Contracting Office.
Consults with management at the NCO, RPO, 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
Tracks and collects data for all NCO metrics and internal controls in addition to analysis.
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.
Develops new methods for the measurement and improvement of effectiveness and productivity of the organization and operating programs.
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.
Defends and helps the Director of Contracting (DoC) and DDoC influence managers and other officials to accept and implement findings and recommendations
Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is 8:00 a.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 (9).
Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD90036-0
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.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/26/2024.
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 as a 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.
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: Applicants must meet the specialized experience for the GS-12 grade. You may qualify based on your experience described below for the GS-12 Program Analyst position:
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, 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.
Additional information
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. VA may offer newly appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/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 http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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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.
You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position:
Knowledge of and proficiency with complex analytical tools/acquisition databases as well as, PC software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and other communications software.
Knowledge of established management analysis and program analysis principles, theories, and practices, including knowledge of various analytical techniques (audits, spreadsheet/graphic analysis).
Ability to communicate orally and to work effectively with others and have good interpersonal and communication skills with a variety of personnel, both administrative and clinical.
Analytical skills sufficient to write and analyze management level reports, briefing materials and memorandums.
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.
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