Management and Program Analyst

As the Business Manager/Administrative Officer of Primary Care, the primary purpose of this position is to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of Primary Care and programs necessary to achieve the highest level of patient care. The incumbent will direct administrative functions, including human resources management, budget and finance, quality management, time and attendance, credentialing, privileging, travel, and education.

Primary Duties of the Management and Program Analyst (Primary Care) Responsible for formulation and execution of annual budget including salaries, contracts, travel, supplies, equipment, and all other general operating expenses. Responsible for any Primary Care fund control points. Incumbent gathers and analyzes budget needs of the service and supervises all phases of budgeting within administrative requirements. Assembles and compiles budget information and maintains running account of funds allocated and expended in all sub accounts and makes interim adjustments where necessary by applying the basic knowledge and understanding of budgetary policies, procedures, and regulations. Assists and coordinates in facilitating education and completion of actions to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in access to include proper scheduling/electronic wait list/recall system, consult completion, encounter actions required, clinic set up and to assure accurate and up-to-date information in relation to the Managerial Cost Accounting (MCA). Reviews resource allocation decisions involving Service funds. Independently conducts cost-effectiveness studies for scarce medical services. Considers all aspects of new or established programs, including statutes, policies, objectives, workload models, resource estimates and utilization, issues, constraints, impacts, and concerns related to other organizational components Responsible for procurement and contracting in the Primary Care. Serves as the primary Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for the Primary Care. Prepares correspondence to a wide variety of internal and external customers. Initiates and prepares monthly cost and status reports. Evaluates contract provider services and makes recommendations to improve services and for costs. Responsible for all administrative operations and coordinates optimal functioning of the Environment of Care. Integrates the administrative goals of the Primary Care with the Healthcare System, VISN, and VHA goals and objectives to enhance optimal functioning of the service. Responsible for compliance and oversight of contracted services and serves as a COTR for various contracts. Independently and/or collaboratively develops and implements guidelines and standard operating procedures to promote quality and effectiveness. Evaluates and reports to the Chief of Primary Care on program accomplishments in the attainment of established goals and objectives. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Analyst/PD917420 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.