Program Analyst
Identifies procedural problems in program operations, using quantitative or qualitative methods. Researches current or new management practices for application to programs or operations. Researches and investigates new or improved processes or practices for potential application to NCDSP service operations. Conducts studies of organizational efficiency and productivity and recommending changes or improvements in organization. Serves as the program expert on the user interface of Paceart Optima and the Compliance Liaison to Nationwide Clinics. Manages user and permissions access on the vendor web sites and Paceart Optima and sets user permissions on the database. Conducts training sessions to nationwide clinics on registering patients in Paceart Optima. Collaborates with the Office of OI&T, Program Analyst and Program Manager to keep an Authorization to Operate (ATO) current and in compliance VA cyber security standards on the Paceart Optima database. Generates monthly clinic compliance reports. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm Telework:
Position Suitable Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Analyst/PD01265-O and PD01264-O 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, 12/03/2020. 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 the GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07 grade level, for the GS-11 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 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. GS-09:
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-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge of management principles, organizational theory, and techniques of analysis and evaluation; ability to conduct studies of clerical work processes in the organization to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions; Knowledge of administrative regulations and operating procedures; skill in applying fact-finding and investigative techniques; skill in preparing and delivering briefings to managers on study findings and recommendations. . OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D . 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 one (1) year of graduate level of education. GS-11:
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-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs; skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity; Ability to communicate effectively to make recommendations and brief management; ability to use software and be an interface user of software programs; Knowledge of using Microsoft Excel to extract and manipulate date to create concise reports; Ability to research and develop new original reports to comply with policy changes; Ability to train clinic professionals on how to use remote monitoring information systems and train additional trainers. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if 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 2 1/2 years of creditable graduate level education. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
ComplianceCustomer ServiceDatabase Management SystemsEducation and TrainingManages and Organizes InformationProblem Solving 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, requiring no special physical demands 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 selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm Telework:
Position Suitable Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Analyst/PD01265-O and PD01264-O 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, 12/03/2020. 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 the GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07 grade level, for the GS-11 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 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. GS-09:
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-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge of management principles, organizational theory, and techniques of analysis and evaluation; ability to conduct studies of clerical work processes in the organization to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions; Knowledge of administrative regulations and operating procedures; skill in applying fact-finding and investigative techniques; skill in preparing and delivering briefings to managers on study findings and recommendations. . OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D . 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 one (1) year of graduate level of education. GS-11:
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-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs; skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity; Ability to communicate effectively to make recommendations and brief management; ability to use software and be an interface user of software programs; Knowledge of using Microsoft Excel to extract and manipulate date to create concise reports; Ability to research and develop new original reports to comply with policy changes; Ability to train clinic professionals on how to use remote monitoring information systems and train additional trainers. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if 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 2 1/2 years of creditable graduate level education. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
ComplianceCustomer ServiceDatabase Management SystemsEducation and TrainingManages and Organizes InformationProblem Solving 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, requiring no special physical demands 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:
$64,535 to $101,503 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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