SummaryThe incumbent serves as program lead for all daily ground operations of the department to include Virtual Care services. The incumbent is responsible for expert-level data extraction, data analysis, data validation and analytics for evaluation of clinical intervention and programs; and synthesize findings from analyses to generate reports for stakeholders to support executive-level decision making for medical center clinical operations.
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The position supports the clinical and administrative staff of the Emergency Department Service including full time, part time, contractors, fee basis, and clinical trainee resources. The incumbent is assigned to the Emergency Medicine Service, Administrative Section under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of the Emergency Department (ED) or designee. Works with leaders to identify needs and develop information products to meet needs. Responsible for the analysis, design, development, testing, maintenance, and support of the data applications. Skills required include Structured Query Language (SQL), Excel, file man, and knowledge of data structures in the Corporate Data Warehouse, VSSC, EDIS and EMMT. The incumbent manages, merges, and analyzes Veterans Affairs Medical Center (V AMC) clinical application and business databases; identifies the most appropriate analytical techniques and data sources; and implements statistical and data reduction techniques. The incumbent presents results using the most appropriate methods for presentation and publication based on the needs of the audience. The incumbent creates secondary and tertiary databases for use in consulted studies ( e.g., information on Veteran populations, utilization, etc.). Other duties assigned.
Business Operations SupportThe incumbent ensures the continuing development of integrated files, data, reports, and analyses through self-designed complex programs for program planning, policy development, and cost and quality assessment. Projects require the ability to understand health care issues, apply methodologies, and interpret results in formulating policy recommendations. The incumbent manages, merges, and analyzes VA and collaborative databases; identifies the most appropriate analytical techniques and data sources; implements statistical and data reduction techniques; presents results using most appropriate methods for presentation and publication; and creates secondary and tertiary databases for use in studies ( e.g., information on Veteran populations, utilization, etc.). Incumbent research problems that impact the quality and efficiency of Business Office operations. This position discusses problem areas with personnel concerned to identify and implement remedial action to be taken. The incumbent follows through to ensure program requirements are met and planned actions have been initiated and are effective.
Resource ManagementManages the strategic planning, procurement, and maintenance of all equipment for Emergency Medicine Service. Coordinates with the Chief of Clinical Quality, Emergency Operations Section Chief, and Logistics Chief on the development of a strategic equipment plan for the Service using SEPG application. Provides analysis of the applicability for existing Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment for improving patient care and administrative processes and makes procurement recommendations to Service Leadership.
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 (Dayshift Hours Flexible)
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Management Analyst (Data Analyst)/PD082920
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Conditions of employment- To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/05/2026.
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. (If you have not held a GS grade at any time in the past 52 weeks, this question does not apply to you.) For this vacancy, applicants must have held grade GS-5 to be eligible for GS-7; held grade GS-7 to be eligible GS-9; held grade GS-9 to be eligible for GS-11. You must have held these grades or higher for at least one year. The grade must have been held in the Federal service but may have been in any occupation.
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:
GS-7 Management Analyst (Data Analyst)- Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: analyzing, designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and supporting data applications; ensuring continuing development of integrated files, data, reports, and analyses through self-designed complex programs for program planning, policy development, and cost and quality assessment; managing the strategic planning, procurement and maintenance of all equipment for an organization; and ensuring that administrative and clinical personnel have equipment, supplies, and access necessary to provide timely, quality and cost-effective healthcare. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week . OR,
- Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. 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 6 months at the graduate level.
GS-9 Management Analyst (Data Analyst)- 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: analyzing, designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and supporting data applications; ensuring continuing development of integrated files, data, reports, and analyses through self-designed complex programs for program planning, policy development, and cost and quality assessment; managing the strategic planning, procurement and maintenance of all equipment for an organization; and ensuring that administrative and clinical personnel have equipment, supplies, and access necessary to provide timely, quality and cost-effective healthcare. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week . OR,
- Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have two full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.. 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 year at the graduate level.
GS-11 Management Analyst (Data Analyst)- Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: analyzing, designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and supporting data applications; ensuring continuing development of integrated files, data, reports, and analyses through self-designed complex programs for program planning, policy development, and cost and quality assessment; managing the strategic planning, procurement and maintenance of all equipment for an organization; and ensuring that administrative and clinical personnel have equipment, supplies, and access necessary to provide timely, quality and cost-effective healthcare. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week . OR,
- Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a have 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.
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 mostly sedentary. Occasional travel may be required for training and other job related functions.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at ;br>
EducationA transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: ;br>
Additional informationUnder the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at ;br>
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