Operations Analyst

Defense Health Agency • Falls Church, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Analyst serves as a senior analyst and planner for the military health system in the Defense Health Agency’s main operations center in Falls Church, Virginia. The role supports readiness across military hospitals and clinics worldwide, covering daily operations as well as major crises. The position is mission-essential and emergency-essential; during severe weather or other emergencies, the incumbent may need to report to or remain at work and continue essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The position may involve uncommon duty hours, including on-call work, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as temporary duty or business travel to various locations. Salary and leave accrual negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience analyzing operational readiness metrics to identify systemic trends across geographically dispersed healthcare facilities, formulating operational policies to align regional healthcare operations with organizational goals, coordinating disaster preparedness activities to maintain business continuity during crises, and liaising with external stakeholders during multi-agency operations.
• Applicants must meet one or more of the listed federal employment authority categories and provide supporting documentation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter.
• Must meet the time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11) for applicants who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience; the job has no education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operational readiness metrics and conduct complex management analyses.
• Monitor deployment readiness indicators across all Medical Treatment Facilities.
• Formulate policy recommendations, draft strategic operational doctrine, and develop standard operating procedures.
• Design policy frameworks to standardize administrative procedures across the agency.
• Analyze severe weather and environmental data to develop risk-mitigation strategies.
• Assist in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts.
• Serve as a liaison and coordinate and communicate with Geographic Combatant Commanders.
• Collaborate with interagency partners and non-governmental organizations during joint operations.

What This Job Offers

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