Summary

Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

  12/12/2024 to 01/03/2025

  This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

• Salary

  $103,409 - $167,336 per year

• Pay scale & grade

  GS 13

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  Locations

  1 vacancy in the following locations:

  • Washington, DC
  • Location Negotiable After Selection

• Remote job

  No

• Telework eligible

  Yes—Authorized for telework up to 50%

• Travel Required

  25% or less - Travel required up to 25% of the time.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

  No

• Appointment type

  Permanent

• Work schedule

  Full-time

• Service

  Competitive

• Promotion potential

  None

• Job family (Series)

  • 0343 Management And Program Analysis

• Supervisory status

  No

• Security clearance

  Not Required

• Drug test

  No

• Position sensitivity and risk

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

  • Credentialing
  • Suitability/Fitness

• Financial disclosure

  No

• Bargaining unit status

  No

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  Announcement number

  CBZY-12636661-25-SMD

• Control number

  823399600

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Federal employees - Excepted service

  Current excepted service federal employees.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Veterans
• Individuals with disabilities
• Military spouses
• Special authorities

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Family of overseas employees

  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

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Duties

The major duties of the position include:

• This position requires knowledge of data science, data mining techniques, and business intelligence solutions to solve national-level problems or provide alternative solutions for management. The incumbent must synthesize data from diverse data sources, simulate processes, analyze, summarize, produce reports, and display information in a variety of formats. The incumbent develops and implements analytical and reporting systems to assist the API/PM and Central Office leadership and Networks in providing oversight of critical functions.
• Supports the data management, reporting, analysis, and training needs for the API/PM program. To accomplish this, incumbent will consult with VACO, VHA, National Program Offices and VISN/Facility Staff to understand customer needs, develop solutions, both in conceptual design and programming and ensure that the products being delivered are of a high standard in terms of fit for purpose, design, and implementation.
• Responsible for the analysis, design, development, testing, maintenance, general use and support of software applications including, but not limited to, MS SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, Pyramid Analytics, SAS, Power BI, Palantir/Foundry, Share Point, C# and .NET Framework.
• Exercises initiative and collaborate effectively with internal (e.g., other API program offices) and external VHA stakeholders (e.g., other National VA/VHA Program Offices) on projects with complex and competing priorities; support national data analysis, data mining, training, reporting and program development for new and ongoing quality and performance improvement initiatives for API/PM.
• Develops data extraction processes and technical specifications to incorporate Oracle Cerner EHR data into existing PM products and statistical models. Works with internal and external stakeholders on quality assurance and data validation of data extracted from the Oracle Cerner EHR.
• Produces analytical reports and studies that translate clinical, administrative, and operational data into meaningful management information and are made available to a wide variety of constituents from front-line staff to senior leadership; responsible for evaluating/analyzing, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of API/PM programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives; ensure the accuracy of information delivered for API/PM program areas. This includes, but is not limited to, technical delivery, program ownership, accountability, and long-range strategic planning.
• Collaborates with field leaders to identify needs and develop reports and analytic tools to meet those needs; evaluate existing analytic reports, tools and methodologies and makes recommendations for effective organizational changes, including those related to the collection, analysis, and display of VHA data; plan and coordinate the flow of information (e.g., general program and project updates, priorities, requirements) between API/PM and VA, VHA, and VACO program offices.
• Collaborates with external agencies such as Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) to extract, process and submit VHA data for public comparison and reporting of VA facilities. Develop internal collection applications to capture data outside of the VISTA/CDW framework used for public and internal reporting. Develop internal surrogate measures consistent with CMS methodology used for publicly reported quality measures used in the CMS Star rating.
• Develops training materials or other tools (e.g., FAQs) for field staff and leadership in utilizing data and reports that are produced by API/PM; ensure comprehensive documentation regarding all data produced; monitor end user (e.g., facility, VISN and Central Office staff) satisfaction with API/PM products to drive enhancements and increase usefulness.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  • Resume

  
  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  
  SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility):

  • Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee
  • An SF-50 showing 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
  • Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.
  • Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:
    • Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
    • Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or
    • SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

  Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/03/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12636661.

  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  
  
  Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
  
  The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
  
  During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

  Agency contact information

  VHA National Recruitment Center

  Phone

  (844)456-5208

  Email

  VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov

  Address

  VHA Central Office - Quality and Patient Safety Services
  6100 Oak Tree Blvd
  Independence, OH 44131
  US

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  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

How to Apply

Next steps

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request