Program Analyst

Veterans Health Administration • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position serves as a Program Analyst in the Analytics and Performance Integration (API) Front Office/Business Operations and Support (BOS). BOS governs business and executive activities for the office and supports the seamless operation of information systems, high-level correspondence, business management, program evaluation, relationship management, triage management, communications, strategic planning, and project management.

The incumbent provides technical and administrative support across budgeting, financing, acquisitions, contracting, human capital resources, purchasing, and travel. The work includes analytical and investigative assignments as well as general administrative processing. The Program Analyst reviews acquisition packages, business plans, budgets, and financial analyses, and provides guidance and recommendations to API leadership and program managers. The role also supports API budget formulation and execution, operating plans, financial reporting, spending oversight, resource planning, and contract management.

The position develops administrative guidance and procedures, advises on directives and policies, and participates in strategic long-range planning. It leads special projects and studies from planning through closeout, tracking progress and evaluating results. The analyst also supports onboarding and integration of new API employees, administers the Talent Management System for employees and contractors, and manages time and leave administration, including troubleshooting errors and ensuring compliance with Veterans Health Administration policy.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A compressed or flexible schedule is not available. Occasional, non-recurring ad hoc telework may be authorized. Virtual work may be available to eligible current VA employees, subject to applicable return-to-office requirements. The work is primarily sedentary; slight physical effort may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the specialized-experience requirement: one year of experience equivalent to at least GS-11 in the normal line of progression, including applying quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to program objectives; conducting preliminary analyses to identify issues, trends, or discrepancies and preparing summaries or recommendations; supporting projects through logistics coordination, progress monitoring, and drafting routine technical documents or reports; applying program requirements to recurring assignments; and contributing to process improvement or policy tasks through workflow documentation, identification of inefficiencies, and initial recommendations.
• Current federal employees who held a GS grade within the past 52 weeks must meet the GS-12 time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at GS-11 and submit supporting SF-50 documentation.
• Complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to background and security investigation and completion of online onboarding 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.
• Maintain FAC-COR Level 1 certification.
• No educational substitution is available at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and administrative support for budgeting, financing, acquisitions, contracting, human capital resources, purchasing, and travel.
• Review complex acquisition packages, business plans, budgets, and financial analyses, and provide guidance and recommendations to the Director of BOS, API Executive Director, and API Program Managers.
• Conduct analytical and administrative studies in budget, finance, and contracting.
• Participate in formulating and executing API budgets and operating plans; help prepare financial reports and monitor spending.
• Monitor and report budget and expenditure progress for API activities.
• Maintain FAC-COR Level 1 certification and perform associated contract management duties.
• Coordinate with program representatives to manage funding, personnel, supplies, equipment, space, IT, and other resources.
• Plan for future resource needs, estimate personnel, budgetary, and equipment requirements, and implement new resources.
• Develop and implement administrative guidance and procedures, and formulate proposed directives and policies.
• Consult operating personnel about the effects of new or revised guidance on current operations.
• Analyze plans for their impact on administrative processes and the feasibility of modifications to meet mission requirements.
• Advise on the interpretation and application of administrative directives and instructions, and participate in API strategic long-range planning.
• Lead special projects and studies requested by the API Executive Director or Director of BOS; develop plans, execute objectives, track and evaluate work, and provide recommendations.
• Manage assigned projects throughout initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, modification, and closing.
• Support onboarding and integration of new API employees, including equipment, PIV, travel cards, and timekeeping-system access.
• Administer the Talent Management System for API employees and contractors, including enrollment, periodic audits, guidance, and resolution of program-use concerns.
• Manage time and leave administration and serve as the main point of contact for time and attendance, delegation-of-authority memoranda, and leave policies.
• Troubleshoot time and leave issues, identify root causes, take corrective actions, and ensure compliance with VHA policy.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• VA may offer newly appointed federal employees credit for qualifying job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service toward annual-leave accrual; approval is required and not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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