Summary
This position is in the VA Central Office Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service. The Program Analyst performs qualitative and quantitative data collections and analysis to report pertinent information needed to carry out VR&E mission. This position may be filled in Washington, District of Columbia, Indianapolis, Indiana, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Nashville, Tennessee.
Duties
Major duties for this position include: Develop or refine data processing techniques for the purpose of automating data calculations to enhance reporting capabilities for the VR&E program. Develops data models to support user interfaces for automated information systems and maps data elements to user interfaces. Identifies data elements to support business rules in the modern claims processing system as required. Provides advice and assistance relative to the input for the data modeling and performance objectives relative to the recommended program changes of business processes or automated information systems; implementation of which will enhance management and delivery of VR&E's benefits services provided to Service members, Veterans, and their families. Collects, catalogues, and monitors the technical details of existing claims intake business processes and supporting systems. This includes documentation relating to business processes, data interfaces, data requirements, system requirements and other technical information. Provides in-depth analysis of program growth rate and trend analysis for all program performance measures to forecast future business needs throughout VR&E. Employs a wide range of analytical skills and leverages quantitative and qualitative methodologies to respond to a multitude of recurring and high priority internal and external information requests, timely and accurately. Develop and deploy real-time data for evidence-based decision making throughout the enterprise by leveraging existing and future technology. Conducts reviews of current or proposed data and information systems in relation to the needs of VR&E Service and associated field staff. Determines how data and information being used helps or hinders VR&E and VBA management in their decision-making processes. Consults and coordinates with Regional Office staff, Office of Information Technology (OIT) technical staff, VBA Central Office program staff, contract support staff, Veteran Service organizations, computer specialists and program analysts as applicable; to develop changes/revisions to existing data reporting mechanisms. Furnishes expert advice and technical assistance on issues concerned with proposed policies and procedural changes that may significantly affect the data intake and processing of Veterans claims and services. Collaborates with assigned project manager and contracting officer to monitor performance and elevate/identify contract issues and/or modifications. Prepares documentation necessary to develop reports for all levels of management and operations and identifies the data elements needed to complete the reports. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents.
Education
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited towards qualifications. Provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All education claimed by applicants will be verified upon appointment. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or an interview.You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Data Modeling - Knowledge of advanced analytics such as modeling, workload forecasting, regression analysis, statistical analysis, machine learning, Structured Query Language, code development, time series forecasting, data extraction and visualization, and data science tools. Data Management - Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management, such as modeling techniques, data backup, data recovery, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data archiving, data disposal, and data standardization processes. Financial Analysis - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to interpret quantitative and qualitative data; includes data modeling, earned value management, and evaluating key financial indicators, trends, and historical data. Organizational Performance Analysis - Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and tools used to analyze program, organizational, and mission performance; includes methods that deliver key performance information (for example, comparative, trend, diagnostic, root cause, predictive) used to inform decisions, actions, communications, and accountability systems. Decision Support - Knowledge of decision support theories, methods, and tools for identifying, synthesizing, representing, and evaluating the important aspects of a decision situation and prescribing the recommended course for decision makers and other stakeholders. The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. This position will utilize a Structured Interview Assessment which includes a pass/fail score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the pass score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the pass score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.