Management and Program Analyst

This position provides a full range of administrative, analytical, and evaluative duties with Medical-Legal Risk Management (MLRM) systems, operations, policies and applicable requirements under regulation and law. Advises and supports staff who include Executive Leadership, Veterans Integrated Network (VISN) and Health Service Area (HAS) staff, Strategic Division and component program offices, field based staff, and key offices within VA and VHA on matters related to the MLRM program.

Participates in discussions, meetings, conferences and conference calls with management officials and employees to share information; investigate facts; present conclusions, recommendations, and alternates; obtain concurrence; develop alternative courses or actions; and mutually resolve problems. Advises process teams and owners on identification, analysis, description and implementation processes. Prepares reports and briefings by collecting, interpreting, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative evaluation data. Leads or supports projects that improve systems, processes, efficiency, effectiveness, information gathering, and risk mitigation. Selects and applies appropriate analytical tools and methodologies, including statistical analysis, Lean Six Sigma, quality improvement, and process mapping, across VA programs. Conducts or supports risk management inquiries, audits, gap analyses, root cause analyses, and process improvement initiatives. Makes timely, results-oriented decisions through strategic planning, performance measurement, and progress monitoring. Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA Employees that are already subject to the return to in-person work mandate in their current position. Applicants without an existing assigned VA Staff Office must be located within 50 miles of a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. This is not a remote position. Position Description/PD#: Management and Program Analyst/PD89946A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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. 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. This announcement will close on 11/02/2026. The first 75 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after the initial cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. A 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.