Program Analyst

Quick Facts

• Role: Program Analyst (Acquisition Innovation & Integration)

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (compressed/flexible may be authorized)

• Work location: On site in VA-owned or VA-leased space; ad hoc telework may be authorized

Description

This role improves the efficiency and effectiveness of major acquisition programs using program analysis, data analytics, strategic planning, and acquisition management. You will evaluate program performance, develop innovation solutions and plans, and brief senior leadership and acquisition stakeholders throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Brief the AIS Director on progress, conclusions, and recommendations throughout the acquisition lifecycle

• Assess current approaches and recommend process improvements and future program objectives

• Strategize and develop a comprehensive acquisition innovation plan with program leadership

• Plan and complete special studies

• Analyze programs, policies, and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness

• Establish and lead requirements elicitation to capture and translate customer needs

• Obtain/develop databases and analytical models to manage innovation and resolve innovation barriers

• Identify and recommend solutions to critical problems affecting national health care acquisition programs and priority attainment

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Complete the full application process, including an online assessment

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

• Background/security investigation and online onboarding

• Meet the specialized experience requirement (1 year equivalent to at least GS-12), such as analyzing acquisition processes, supporting acquisition planning, briefing management, and using databases/analytical models

• Meet Time-in-Grade requirements if a current federal employee applying for a GS-13 role

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and status).