Program Analyst

This position serves as a Program Analyst assigned under Geriatric and Extended Care Service (GEC) and works directly for the Administrative Officer for GEC. The primary purpose of the position is to provides a broad range of administrative support to The GEC program. The service is complex, comprised of multiple disciplines and programs, and has high visibility as the GEC Chief reports directly to the Chief of Staff (COS). Major duties: Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Oversees a group of Program Support Assistant(s) in performing work related to the administrative auditing and vouchering for payment of all invoices for outpatient authorized and unauthorized medical claims, for Home and Community Based Program(s). Distributes and balances workloads among employees in accordance with established workflow and job specialization; assures timely accomplishment of the assigned workload; and assures that work is distributed equitably. Keeps in touch with the status and progress of work and makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities, obtaining assistance from the assigned supervisor of unusual problems that may arise. Estimates and reports on the expected time of completion of work and maintains records of work accomplishments and time expended and prepares production report as requested. Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques and makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Assists in the planning, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program/project studies. Spot checks work not requiring review, and reviews other completed work to see that proper instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met. Amends or rejects work not meeting established standards, referring to supervisor questions or matters not covered by standards and problems in meeting performance standards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Analyst/PD10533O and PD10532O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: 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 required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not 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://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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.