Program Analyst
MAJOR DUTIES:
The incumbent is in a staff support capacity as part of the Managerial Cost Accounting System section. Analyzes existing automated and manual systems to determine the types of workload information available. Provides technical assistance to the MCA Site Manager by assisting in the accumulation of statistical data, the assembling of the data, and reviewing the data for completeness and accuracy. Incumbent may have to develop or modify existing automated systems to integrate cost data with clinical workload information, e.g., the incumbent is responsible for downloading bi-weekly payroll data from the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) PAID on-line system and transferring this information to a relational database. This data is then incorporated with clinical workload information that is also contained in the relational database. Interfaces daily with services, line supervisors, and administrative personnel in order to keep current on any changes in medical center functions which may affect the MCA Program. Incumbent ensures that a comprehensive intermediate product workload capture system is installed and in place. This includes reviewing Event Capture processes and working with appropriate staff to take corrective action to ensure that all patient encounters and services provided are recorded in the facility's databanks. Accuracy of this data will not only help to support MCA but other reports such as PIMS, PCE, and PTF. Performs reviews costing, staffing, health systems, etc., and presents recommendations concerning these areas to the MCA Site Manager. Under the direction of the MCA Site Manager, prepares and gives oral presentations on the objectives, phases, and status of the MCA Project to VA medical center personnel. Under direction of MCA Site Manager, establishes reporting requirements and assumes follow-up responsibility for special studies and projects. Analyzes cost and utilization trend data to identify problem areas, provide objective assessments, prioritize identified problems and recommends appropriate actions and/or alternatives. Assumes responsibility for obtaining knowledge and skill necessary to maintain currency in this position. Serves as primary alternate for the processing of employee travel obligations, employee travel claims, including contact with the government contracted travel agency. Promotion Potential:
Position is at the Full-Performance Level Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am - 4:
30pm Telework:
Ad Hoc Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Analyst/PD070180 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/21/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 grade level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-7) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
information management, financial analysis, resource and cost estimation, analytical reasoning, and administrative process and policy expertise. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent degree, OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., that is related. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a bachelor's degree. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CommunicationComputer SkillsFinancial AnalysisTechnical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as focus group audio visual equipment, Xerox paper and books. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The incumbent is in a staff support capacity as part of the Managerial Cost Accounting System section. Analyzes existing automated and manual systems to determine the types of workload information available. Provides technical assistance to the MCA Site Manager by assisting in the accumulation of statistical data, the assembling of the data, and reviewing the data for completeness and accuracy. Incumbent may have to develop or modify existing automated systems to integrate cost data with clinical workload information, e.g., the incumbent is responsible for downloading bi-weekly payroll data from the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) PAID on-line system and transferring this information to a relational database. This data is then incorporated with clinical workload information that is also contained in the relational database. Interfaces daily with services, line supervisors, and administrative personnel in order to keep current on any changes in medical center functions which may affect the MCA Program. Incumbent ensures that a comprehensive intermediate product workload capture system is installed and in place. This includes reviewing Event Capture processes and working with appropriate staff to take corrective action to ensure that all patient encounters and services provided are recorded in the facility's databanks. Accuracy of this data will not only help to support MCA but other reports such as PIMS, PCE, and PTF. Performs reviews costing, staffing, health systems, etc., and presents recommendations concerning these areas to the MCA Site Manager. Under the direction of the MCA Site Manager, prepares and gives oral presentations on the objectives, phases, and status of the MCA Project to VA medical center personnel. Under direction of MCA Site Manager, establishes reporting requirements and assumes follow-up responsibility for special studies and projects. Analyzes cost and utilization trend data to identify problem areas, provide objective assessments, prioritize identified problems and recommends appropriate actions and/or alternatives. Assumes responsibility for obtaining knowledge and skill necessary to maintain currency in this position. Serves as primary alternate for the processing of employee travel obligations, employee travel claims, including contact with the government contracted travel agency. Promotion Potential:
Position is at the Full-Performance Level Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am - 4:
30pm Telework:
Ad Hoc Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Analyst/PD070180 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/21/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7 grade level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-7) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
information management, financial analysis, resource and cost estimation, analytical reasoning, and administrative process and policy expertise. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent degree, OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., that is related. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a bachelor's degree. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CommunicationComputer SkillsFinancial AnalysisTechnical Competence Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as focus group audio visual equipment, Xerox paper and books. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0343 Management And Program Analysis - Salary Range:
$54,976 to $71,470 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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