Program Analyst

Veterans Health Administration•Lakewood, CO

15d

About The Position

Serves as a Program Analyst in the Network Development, Acquisition office, conducting analysis in support of acquisition activities and contract modifications for Integrated Veteran Care. The position supports contract acquisition and modification work through process improvement, workflow assessment, project coordination, operational communications, internal controls, and program evaluation. The work includes advising on acquisition and contract matters, analyzing automated systems and administrative workflows, participating in acquisition and source selection teams, and serving as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on designated contracts. The position also works with contractors, Program Office staff, field personnel, and other stakeholders to monitor contract support activities, resolve inquiries, identify operational issues and trends, and recommend process improvements. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flexible scheduling may be available at management’s discretion. Telework may be authorized; virtual work may be authorized only for eligible current VA employees subject to the stated conditions. Return-to-office mandates apply, and selectees must report in person unless an exception or exemption is approved. The position requires travel to meetings, briefings, or training. The work is primarily sedentary, with occasional physical activity and carrying loads up to 20 pounds. The workplace may be hectic, with rapidly changing deadlines.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, including experience conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses to evaluate programs, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements.
Experience developing and applying structured approaches to difficult, complex, multifaceted problems.
Experience engaging, influencing, and collaborating with stakeholders to advance program goals and improvement initiatives.
Experience applying knowledge of health care delivery systems, processes, and related organizational requirements to support program objectives.
Experience using acquisition principles and strategy and contract life-cycle management practices to support procurement strategies.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Current federal employees and certain former federal employees applying for GS-12 must meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at GS-11; applicable applicants must submit supporting SF-50 documentation.
Complete the required application steps, questionnaire, and online assessment.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
Must undergo a background/security investigation and complete online onboarding and acceptable identity-document requirements.
Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel employee.
Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
Must travel to attend meetings, briefings, or training.

Responsibilities

Provide advice and insight on contract acquisition and modification activities, including market research, requirements development, Independent Government Cost Estimates, source selection, contract performance, quality, and program evaluation.
Assist with planning, directing, coordinating, setting up, and reporting on contract projects.
Analyze automated systems, requirements, and logical work and information flows, and track execution of program objectives for short- and long-range administrative contracting plans.
Serve on acquisition integrated product and source selection teams as a subject matter authority, source selection evaluation chair, or technical evaluation team chair.
Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative on acquisitions and supporting contracts.
Provide technical advice, coaching, and direction to team members on source selection activities and organizational tasks.
Manage operational communications, including Congressional responses, requests for information, and related Directorate program administration processes.
Research contract changes and guidelines, including laws and regulations, and prepare clear, accurate, concise correspondence.
Coordinate internal controls within the Directorate and with other Program Office Directorates.
Provide authoritative advice concerning contractor, VISN, and medical center performance, quality, and program evaluation and measurement to support the Program Office quality program.
Work with contractors, Program Office staff, and field personnel to respond to inquiries and monitor contract support projects, internal controls, and related activities.
Inform management and staff about issues, trends, and developments affecting Directorate operations.
Conduct continuous process-improvement projects and use structured methodologies to develop strategies and plans and recommend adoption of ideas and best practices.
Serve as COR on existing program operation management, Federally Funded Research and Development Center, and other designated contracts supporting acquisition program management and the wider organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.