Management & Program Analyst

Quick Facts

• Role: Management & Program Analyst

• Work schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00–4:30 (compressed/flexible options available)

• Telework: Ad hoc

• Duty location: VA-owned or leased space

• Physical demands: Primarily sedentary; occasional travel

Description

The role advises management on strategic planning, performance measures, productivity, and organizational improvements. You will perform complex analyses to design, implement, and maintain information systems and assess technical capabilities to enhance system performance. You will also implement initiatives and provide guidance to support research and resource center effectiveness, including oversight of the Annual Report Template (ART) database.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on strategic planning, performance measures, productivity, and organizational improvements.

• Conduct complex analysis to design, implement, and maintain information systems and improve system capabilities.

• Implement new initiatives for program operations, communication, and oversight.

• Support the research community with information and guidance on potential impacts to departmental or national issues and decisions.

• Ensure regular analyses of Resources Centers (RC) to determine how well RC programs meet field investigators’ and VA program offices’ needs.

• Provide oversight for staff maintaining the Annual Report Template (ART) database; ensure field personnel are trained; determine staffing and funding for key operational initiatives.

• Facilitate, conduct, and participate in portfolio evaluations and special management projects as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.

• Background/suitability investigation required.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Complete application package (resume, transcripts, and any required materials).

• If selected: complete online onboarding.

• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12/31/1959).

• Meet competency-based qualification standards for all nine competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technical Competence.

• At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, substantiated in the resume.

• Meet GS-13 time-in-grade requirements if currently a Federal employee, with SF-50 documentation.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal total rewards package (eligibility depends on position type and schedule).