Management & Program Analyst

This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration, Office of Research and Development, Investigators Scientific Review and Management (ISRM) Business Management Section. Activities include funding activities for actively managed and broad portfolios. The incumbent will report to the ISRM Business Management Supervisor, assisting with effective management of programs and development of policy and guidance. ***Only open to the first 75 applicants in order received***

Areas of Consideration for all Other Positions: Internal to Agency (VHA Employees Only) CTAP- Career Transition Assistance Plan The Department may limit or expand the number of applicants that may be received after the posting date. This job announcement has been limited to receiving first 75 applications. Note: Submitting multiple applications will change the order in which your application is reviewed. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Total Rewards Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00- 4:30 Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available Telework: Ad hoc Duty Location Status: Will work from a VA owned or leased space. Position Description Title/PD#: Management & Program Analyst/ PD01276A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary in a professional office environment and performed while sitting at an ergonomic workstation. Occasional travel may be required. Major Duties: Serve as an advisor to management on a wide range of topics including strategic planning, performance measures and productivity, and organizational improvements. Perform complex analysis duties related to the innovative design, implementation, and maintenance of information systems and technical assessment to enhance system capabilities. Implement new initiatives, management of operations, communication, and oversight of program activities. Support the research community with information and guidance highlighting potential impacts on departmental or national issues and/or decisions. Ensure regular analyses for the Resources Centers (RC) are conducted to determine the overall effectiveness of the RC programs are meeting the needs of the field base investigators and VA program offices. Provide oversight and guidance to the staff responsible for 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 and initiatives as assigned by the Administrative Officer.

There is no educational substitution or requirement for the GS-13 level.