Program Analyst

Veterans Health Administration•Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst in the Office of Integrated Veteran Care, Integrated External Networks, Acquisition Directorate. The role supports contract acquisitions and modifications through assigned program initiatives and broad program-management activities. The analyst reviews acquisition proposals and work progress, provides expertise on technical negotiations and stakeholder projects, monitors milestones, prepares reports, analyzes business systems and contracting plans, and supports project coordination and execution. The position also advises management on acquisition and contract-modification activities, administrative policies, resource use, quality, and workflow improvements. The position may be filled at the GS-11 or GS-12 level. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compressed or flexible scheduling may be available at management’s discretion. Ad hoc telework may be authorized, and virtual work may be authorized for eligible current VA employees. Return-to-office mandates apply; selectees must report in person unless an exception or exemption is approved. The work is primarily sedentary, with occasional walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and carrying loads up to 20 pounds. Relocation, recruitment, and permanent change-of-station incentives are not authorized.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Meet the applicable qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
For current or former federal employees subject to time-in-grade rules: 52 weeks at GS-09 for GS-11 consideration or 52 weeks at GS-11 for GS-12 consideration; submit supporting SF-50 documentation.
For GS-11, qualify through one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, including experience supporting program operations and workflow, gathering and analyzing facts, preparing written materials, presenting information, and formulating recommendations; or qualifying related graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
For GS-12, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including qualitative and quantitative program analysis, addressing complex problems, collaborating with stakeholders, knowledge of health care delivery systems and organizational requirements, and knowledge of acquisition strategy and contract life-cycle management.
Submit transcripts if using education to qualify; qualifying education must be from an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education requires a certificate of foreign equivalency.
Complete the required online assessment and other application steps.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
Complete required background/security investigation and online onboarding; provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate acquisition proposals and related work progress; provide expertise in negotiating technical aspects and collaborating on projects with external stakeholders.
Provide progress and status updates in accordance with supervisor instructions, work priorities, methods, and deadlines, while meeting quality expectations.
Prepare reports such as budgets, projections, utilization, cost-benefit analyses, survey outcomes, compliance reports, and daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual reports; maintain accomplishment and administrative records.
Estimate and report progress toward milestones and deadlines for assignments, projects, and tasks.
Analyze business systems to determine requirements and logical work and information flows, and track execution of short- and long-range contracting plans.
Support the Supervisor Program Analyst in managing, controlling, coordinating, and executing acquisition and contract-modification projects.
Advise on contract acquisition and modification activities, including market research, requirement development, Independent Government Cost Estimates, source selection, contract performance, quality, and program evaluation.
Participate in acquisition integrated product teams and assist with coordination of other governance structures.
Implement the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values as directed by the supervisor.
Identify potential process and workflow improvements and advise management.
Advise management during decision-making to support resource use, meet customer requirements, reduce rework, assess operational resource capacity, and improve deliverable quality.
Interpret administrative policies, develop or implement local policies, define administrative requirements, advise management or executive leadership, and provide program-management expertise on administrative policies and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.