Management and Program Analyst

Veterans Health Administration • Washington, DC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides a full range of administrative, analytical, and evaluative duties involving Medical-Legal Risk Management (MLRM) systems, operations, policies, and applicable regulatory and legal requirements. Advises and supports Executive Leadership, Veterans Integrated Network (VISN) and Health Service Area (HAS) staff, Strategic Division and component program offices, field-based staff, and key offices within VA and VHA on MLRM program matters.

The position may be authorized for occasional, non-recurring ad hoc telework or virtual work under the stated eligibility conditions, but it is not a remote position. Return-to-office mandates are in effect, and selectees must report in person unless approved for an exception or exemption. The work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is identified as Management and Program Analyst, PD89946A. Relocation, recruitment, critical skills, and permanent change of station incentives are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment.
• For current or former federal employees subject to the time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-12 for this GS-13 position, documented with an SF-50.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including experience preparing reports or briefings; collecting, interpreting, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative program data; developing or recommending methods for systems and process improvement; applying analytical tools and methodologies; supporting risk management inquiries, audits, gap analyses, root cause analyses, and process improvement; and monitoring progress toward goals.
• Complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding, and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date, 11/02/2026.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discussions, meetings, conferences, and conference calls with management officials and employees to share information, investigate facts, present conclusions and recommendations, develop alternatives, obtain concurrence, and resolve problems.
• Advise process teams and owners on identifying, analyzing, describing, and implementing processes.
• Prepare reports and briefings by collecting, interpreting, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative evaluation data.
• Lead or support projects to improve systems, processes, efficiency, effectiveness, information gathering, and risk mitigation.
• Select and apply appropriate analytical tools and methodologies, including statistical analysis, Lean Six Sigma, quality improvement, and process mapping, across VA programs.
• Conduct or support risk management inquiries, audits, gap analyses, root cause analyses, and process improvement initiatives.
• Make timely, results-oriented decisions through strategic planning, performance measurement, and progress monitoring.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• VA may offer newly appointed federal employees credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual; approval is required and not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed