Program Applications Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Program Applications Specialist (GS-7 or GS-9)

Description

The Program Applications Specialist provides business oversight and functional coordination for critical software programs that support medical center administration and operations. The role trains staff, verifies accuracy of VISTA data and key operational reports, and tests new options and software versions before implementation. It also supports IT teams with analysis of software functions and prepares data management analyses, studies, and reports for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide business oversight for multiple software programs used for administration and operations
• Coordinate training and support for service and facility staff across functional areas of VA VISTA and related packages (e.g., ADT, Scheduling, PTF, Medical Record Tracking, Fee Basis, IB/IBBA, AMIE, Discharge Summary, PCE, ACRP, Network Health Exchange, AICS, KLF Menu, CIRN, TIU, Beneficiary Travel, Incomplete Record Tracking, Claims Manager, EAS)
• Coordinate with responsible offices to ensure accurate workload data in VISTA
• Ensure accuracy of Gains and Losses and AMIS reports
• Conduct workload studies for other medical center services
• Test new software options and versions prior to implementation (validate functionality vs. specifications)
• Support IT by providing information and analysis of software functions
• Prepare data management analyses, special studies, and reports for budget preparation, workload projections, and quality assurance/utilization reviews

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Complete all required hiring steps, including an online assessment
• Selectively Service registration for eligible males
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement
• Probationary/trial period requirement
• Meet GS-7 or GS-9 qualification requirements via specialized experience and/or graduate education (including time-in-grade rules where applicable)

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on the specific type of position held.