Program Analyst

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:. Supports development and execution of the VA-DoW Joint Strategic Plan by integrating transition-related equities, coordinating supporting analyses, and tracking cross-cutting actions across executive governance bodies and collaborative initiatives.

Coordinates enterprise activities supporting Service Treatment Records (STR) timeliness, records transfer, healthcare information sharing, and continuity of care; analyzes performance data to identify trends, systemic barriers, and operational risks affecting disability claims processing and transition outcomes.

Develops Department positions, executive correspondence, briefing materials, information papers, decision memoranda, annual reports, Congressional responses, and strategic analyses; represents DVCO in interagency working groups and executive forums.

Serves as a Program Analyst and DVCO's principal advisor for transition integration, healthcare continuity, STRs, and transition data-sharing activities.

Facilitates collaboration among organizations with differing statutory authorities and program responsibilities; identifies enterprise issues and operational risks, develops coordinated recommendations, and supports implementation of senior-leader decisions.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Conduct program evaluations and analytical studies to assess the effectiveness of collaborative initiatives, recommend process and information-sharing improvements, and strengthen interagency coordination.

Support executive oversight of records modernization, interoperability, and transition data-sharing initiatives through strategic analysis, performance reporting, and enterprise coordination.

Recommend enterprise-level improvements that enhance governance and performance while respecting the statutory authorities and operational responsibilities of partner organizations.

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; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume.

If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

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A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters.

Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level.

If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service.