Program Analyst
The primary purpose of the position is to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of HCBC/GEC by integrating clinical and information processes necessary to achieve successful adoption and application of technologies throughout the program and in collaboration with VCBHCS, VISN and National program offices. This position serves as a health care professional who uses that knowledge to influence and adapt IT systems to drive management of the health system toward effectiveness and efficiency. The incumbent also serves as a subject matter expert for interpretation of local data to VISN and national program offices in GEC, HCBC and Community Care. The incumbent works with the Administrative Officer, Chief of GEC and Associate Chief of Nursing Service for HCBC and GEC to analyze and resolve care problems related to efficiency of the programs. Duties include:
Exercises expertise in clinical operations, develops and/or oversees the development of information related to patient care, such as patient registries to allow the Clinical Team to track management of patient illnesses; and develops performance management tracking tools. Extracts, analyzes and provides data to assess treatment impacts such as clinical endpoints, health status outcomes utility estimates, estimated usage and characteristics of treating a designated geriatric population Determines methodology to correlate/evaluate Veterans' Experience data and access management data to ensure patient concerns are received, evaluate and addressed in a timely and effective manner by the appropriate subject matter experts. Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements as they relate to the HCBC and Geriatrics and Extended Care programs. Reviews information and applies standard analytical techniques to develop recommendations and proposals for approval by the Chief of GEC, Associate Chief Nurse of HCBC /GEC and / or Administrative Officer. Major responsibility in the process for meeting access measures for the facility and more directly the GEC/HCBC programs. Provides input to when budget information is needed, which at times may require urgent attention. This will include analyzing budget information from past years and projecting growth for coming fiscal year, reviewing data from previous years and projecting funding for future in order to promote program growth, and recommending areas for improving efficiency and use of VA funds within the GEC/ HCBC programs. Serves as the ADPAC for the GEC/HCBC programs. Formulates and implements plans in collaboration with the Chief of GEC and to ensure the HCBC/ GEC program needs are met in the most effective and efficient manner. Works closely with Medical Care Cost Finance (MCCF) to assure clinic set ups comply and with Health Information Management Section (HIMS) that the appropriate ICD-10 and CPT Codes are entered correctly and that all workload is being captured appropriately for all GEC/HCBC programs. Integrates software applications for clinical services by:
(1) evaluating the unique needs of the specific clinical and programs services in conjunctions with the capabilities and coordinating any required modifications; (2) reviewing the effectiveness of the systems and procedures to assure optimum benefit to patient care activities; and (3) troubleshooting when functionality is compromised by determining the cause of and /or the solution to the problem. Assists with all functions of the VCB Telehealth programs with are related to data management and tracking. Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday 8:
00am to 4:
30pm (Alternate schedules may be necessary based on organizational needs) Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Analyst/PD00386O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required This is NOT a Bargaining Unit position To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/28/2020. 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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. 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:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature:
Comprehensive knowledge and skills in applying a wide ranges of advanced practices, theories, and emerging information in health care delivery, Health informatics and applications; Developing relationships with agency organizations in order to conduct studies and evaluations regarding health care center operations and activities:
in-depth knowledge of the clinical environment, including practices, procedures, policies, strengths and weaknesses in order to effectively use data to track and manage patient care; Comprehensive knowledge of the data life cycle including data design, collection, and management with the ability to input, retrieve, analyze, summarize and present information effectively. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED). OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education (Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade may be used to qualify for GS-09) (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Data SystemsInformation Resources Strategy and PlanningPlanning and Evaluating Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Exercises expertise in clinical operations, develops and/or oversees the development of information related to patient care, such as patient registries to allow the Clinical Team to track management of patient illnesses; and develops performance management tracking tools. Extracts, analyzes and provides data to assess treatment impacts such as clinical endpoints, health status outcomes utility estimates, estimated usage and characteristics of treating a designated geriatric population Determines methodology to correlate/evaluate Veterans' Experience data and access management data to ensure patient concerns are received, evaluate and addressed in a timely and effective manner by the appropriate subject matter experts. Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements as they relate to the HCBC and Geriatrics and Extended Care programs. Reviews information and applies standard analytical techniques to develop recommendations and proposals for approval by the Chief of GEC, Associate Chief Nurse of HCBC /GEC and / or Administrative Officer. Major responsibility in the process for meeting access measures for the facility and more directly the GEC/HCBC programs. Provides input to when budget information is needed, which at times may require urgent attention. This will include analyzing budget information from past years and projecting growth for coming fiscal year, reviewing data from previous years and projecting funding for future in order to promote program growth, and recommending areas for improving efficiency and use of VA funds within the GEC/ HCBC programs. Serves as the ADPAC for the GEC/HCBC programs. Formulates and implements plans in collaboration with the Chief of GEC and to ensure the HCBC/ GEC program needs are met in the most effective and efficient manner. Works closely with Medical Care Cost Finance (MCCF) to assure clinic set ups comply and with Health Information Management Section (HIMS) that the appropriate ICD-10 and CPT Codes are entered correctly and that all workload is being captured appropriately for all GEC/HCBC programs. Integrates software applications for clinical services by:
(1) evaluating the unique needs of the specific clinical and programs services in conjunctions with the capabilities and coordinating any required modifications; (2) reviewing the effectiveness of the systems and procedures to assure optimum benefit to patient care activities; and (3) troubleshooting when functionality is compromised by determining the cause of and /or the solution to the problem. Assists with all functions of the VCB Telehealth programs with are related to data management and tracking. Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday 8:
00am to 4:
30pm (Alternate schedules may be necessary based on organizational needs) Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Analyst/PD00386O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required This is NOT a Bargaining Unit position To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/28/2020. 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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. 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:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature:
Comprehensive knowledge and skills in applying a wide ranges of advanced practices, theories, and emerging information in health care delivery, Health informatics and applications; Developing relationships with agency organizations in order to conduct studies and evaluations regarding health care center operations and activities:
in-depth knowledge of the clinical environment, including practices, procedures, policies, strengths and weaknesses in order to effectively use data to track and manage patient care; Comprehensive knowledge of the data life cycle including data design, collection, and management with the ability to input, retrieve, analyze, summarize and present information effectively. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED). OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education (Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade may be used to qualify for GS-09) (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Data SystemsInformation Resources Strategy and PlanningPlanning and Evaluating Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0343 Management And Program Analysis - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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