Program Analyst - Mental Health

Veterans Health Administration•Huntington, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Mental Health Service at the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center. The Program Analyst performs analytical, evaluative, and administrative functions to support the efficiency and effectiveness of Mental Health operations. The role provides data analysis, workload evaluation, performance monitoring, and office management support to service leadership and program managers. The analyst collects, compiles, validates, and reviews data from VA systems; conducts studies of program effectiveness and efficiency; monitors performance indicators; and prepares recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, charts, and summaries. The position also supports personnel actions, onboarding, timekeeping, purchasing, and budget tracking. Work is full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Ad hoc telework may be authorized; the position is not virtual. The work is sedentary and performed in an adequately lighted, climate-controlled office, with occasional carrying of light objects, walking, standing, and bending.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, including analytical work using qualitative and quantitative techniques, analyzing program effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity, using data analytic tools for data mining, and using computers and applicable databases or software; or qualifying graduate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Experience must be documented on the resume with job title, duties, start and end dates by month and year, and hours worked per week.
Applicants who are current or former federal employees subject to time-in-grade rules must have 52 weeks at GS-07 for the GS-09 position and provide appropriate SF-50 documentation.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Complete the required application, questionnaire, and online assessment.
Complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding requirements.
Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel requirement.
Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
The work is sedentary, with occasional carrying of light objects, walking, standing, and bending.

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, and validate data from VA systems to ensure accurate and reliable operational, clinical, and administrative information.
Maintain data integrity through routine review, reconciliation, error correction, and verification procedures.
Conduct analytical studies evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of Mental Health program components.
Use analytical methods and tools to identify trends, workload patterns, utilization rates, and operational barriers.
Monitor program performance indicators for alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, charts, and data summaries.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to resolve issues and support improvement initiatives.
Assist with personnel actions, onboarding coordination, and timekeeping support.
Coordinate purchase requests and ensure adherence to VA purchasing policies, including conducting cost-benefit analyses to support procurement decisions.
Support the Administrative Officer with budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, and cost analysis by preparing financial reports and recommendations for budget adjustments.
Perform other duties as assigned.