Supervisory Management & Program Analyst (Temporary Promotion NTE)

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a Supervisor member of a team that is responsible for providing operational support to the Medical Facility MCA program and to the HSA 4.3 Managerial Cost Accounting (MCA) consolidated program. This is a Temporary Promotion/Detail Not to Exceed One Year but may be extended up to a total of 5 years, it may be terminated at any time. It may be extended or converted to permanent without further competition.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Program Oversight and Management The MCA supervisor works with National MCAO Program Office, the HSA 4.3, Legacy VISN 17 CFO, HSA 4.3, Legacy VISN 17 MCA coordinator, and the Health Care System Management staff in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all operations of the MCA program and Site Team. MCA operations implement and maintain the HCS MCA Program activities that affect resource allocation as the data is used in the VERA model, VACO and HSA 4.3, Legacy VISN 17 studies and benchmarking, and VHA decisions based on productivity and clinical data from the national DSS database. Data Collection and Analysis Analyzes the existing automated and manual systems to determine the type of financial and clinical information available. Assesses the effectiveness of the data collection systems and develops audits of the resulting output for evaluation. Reviews and analyzes computer generated cost, budget, and clinical activity reports on a monthly/quarterly basis to verify the accuracy of the data, noting trends, analyzing variances, and identifying areas for concern/improvement. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of medical center clinical operations and programs in meeting established goals and objectives. Evaluates facility programs against short and long-range objectives. Provides updated, concise, and timely information for the changing regulations based upon new MCAO programs. Data Research, Reporting, Auditing, and Tracking Develops, provides research on National report/data systems such as VSSC, Roger Software Development (RSD), Pyramid Analytics, FMS, PAID, VISTA, CPRS and National DSS Database and suggests, creates, and processes reports for VISN 17 analysis and planning. Designs Excel reporting formats based on discussions with top management, clinical center directors, VISN 17management, service chiefs, supervisors, and staff. Prepares monthly and quarterly cost and workload summary reports, which are submitted to the HCS top management. Provides report analysis and recommendations. Provides benchmark/comparison reports with national, medical center group or VISN 17 data. Design's cost and clinical studies, which are reflective of the services, provided to improve patient care and resource utilization. Review's productivity of clinical programs and provides results and recommendations regarding the data output and organizational structure. Supervisory Responsibilities The incumbent supervises operations functions of more than 14 Program Analysts, GS-043-11 and two Program Analysts leads GS-043-12, while ensuring the MCA complies with and meets strategies, systems, goals, and objectives. The incumbent articulates and communicates specified analytical and processing requirements for assignments, projects, anticipated challenges, actionable events, milestones, and potential issues under review in effectively managing impending deadlines and time frames for completion. The incumbent uses a variety of coordinating, coaching, facilitating, consensus-building, and planning techniques aimed at ensuring the integrity of MCA financial and clinical data components and effective MCA teambuilding. The incumbent fosters MCA team collaboration and strong interpersonal skills at all levels of the enterprise and performs the duties of the VISN 17 MCA Coordinator on an ADHOC basis as required in the absence of the Manager. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday ; 8AM - 4:30PM (CST) Telework: Ad-hoc only based on supervisory descretion. Virtual: This position is considered virtual, and work is to be conducted in an approved and verified government-owned or government leased space is authorized. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Management & Program Analyst (Temporary Promotion NTE)/PD000610 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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 All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 or trial 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.