Management & Program Analyst; Managerial Cost Accounting​/Decision Support System

Summary

Position is responsible for providing objectively based information and support for decision making on the administrative and programmatic aspects of medical center operations and management. As a member of the Managerial Cost Accounting (MCA)/Decision Support System (DSS) Team in the VISN 8 Consolidated MCA Program (VISN
8) the incumbent will accomplish a wide variety of assignments concerned with effectiveness and efficiency of program and operations.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure required actions are taken correctly and within established time frames using knowledge of management principles, theories, administrative procedures and regulations.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis in measuring and evaluating efficiency, economy, effectiveness, and quality of health care services using key management principles and theories associated with organizational management.
• Analyze and evaluate information, gather factual evidence, interpret guidance, draw conclusions, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of VHA programs and operations to include productivity and efficiency of health care services and programs.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to problems in organizational structure, staffing, administrative procedures, work processes or workload distribution through the practice of root cause analysis of problematic program efficiencies.
• Provide technical advice to staff analysts and organization officials to ensure timely implementation of new subsystems and/or enhancements to existing systems using knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents.
• Carry out interviews in single or multiple group settings, present formal briefings and presentations, give advice and assistance, and respond to questions and problems.
• Create narrative information materials incorporating statistics, charts, and graphic information to present findings, analysis, evaluations, and recommendations.
• Develop and implement new or improved methods and procedures to react to changing requirements and limitations.
• Perform assignments associated with software development, decision support/cost accounting system problem investigation and resolution, research and management/cost analysis, and data validation.
• Provide expert technical support for improved patient care, conservation of resources, and more informed management in the facility.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, subject to change

Compressed/Flexible:
Yes, may be considered as determined by agency policy

Telework:
Ad-hoc telework only

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position; selectee must reside in the VISN 8 Catchment Area

Position Description/PD#:
Management & Program Analyst (Managerial Cost Accounting/Decision Support System)/PD99954A

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

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.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Physical Requirements: The work is basically sedentary but the employee may be subject to stressful situations, due to the tight time frame for implementation of this project. The employee may be required to work long hours and irregular shifts. Some slight physical effort may be required such as walking, standing, bending, and carrying items such as books, papers and computer reports is also 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL  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…